Habanero Bbq Sauce
Turn up the heat with this bold and flavorful Habanero BBQ Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy that will elevate any barbecue dish. Made with fiery habanero peppers, rich molasses, zesty Dijon mustard, and the smoky depth of paprika, this homemade sauce delivers a punch of flavor in every bite. Its quick preparation—just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking—makes it an easy yet impressive addition to your kitchen repertoire. Blend it to silky smooth perfection, and use it as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even burgers. Whether you’re a spice lover or just looking to add some smoky heat to your next BBQ, this homemade habanero BBQ sauce is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces habanero peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium (finely chopped) yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.33 cup water
Instructions
Wear gloves and carefully deseed the habanero peppers, then finely chop them. Be cautious, as habaneros are very spicy.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and chopped habaneros, and cook for 1-2 more minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Add water to the mixture to adjust thickness as necessary.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and lower the heat to medium-low. Allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Blend the sauce using an immersion blender or transfer it to a regular blender. Blend until smooth and uniform in consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust salt or sweetness as desired.
Transfer the habanero BBQ sauce to a clean jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use it as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for your favorite grilled meats and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3735 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1058 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
