Southwestern Barbecue Sauce
Infuse your grilled dishes with bold, smoky flavor by making this tantalizing Southwestern Barbecue Sauce from scratch. Bursting with the rich tang of ketchup and apple cider vinegar, balanced by the earthy depth of molasses and brown sugar, this sauce gets its zing from a blend of smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and chipotle peppers in adobo. Toasting the spices creates an irresistible aroma, while the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors makes it a versatile condiment for everything from ribs to roasted vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes and customizable to your taste, this homemade barbecue sauce is a must-try for your next cookout. Store it in an airtight container and enjoy it all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and ground coriander to the pan. Stir well to toast the spices for about 30 seconds, releasing their aroma.
Add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, and water to the saucepan. Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined.
Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, minced chipotle peppers, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, sugar, or vinegar to balance the flavors.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to a jar or airtight container.
Use immediately for grilling or let it cool completely and refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2595 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1110 mg | 24% | |
*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.
