Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Bbq Sauce
Unleash bold, smoky flavors with this Spicy Chipotle Barbecue BBQ Sauce, the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy goodness. Made with ketchup, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, this homemade BBQ sauce gets its rich depth from smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of honey and brown sugar for balanced sweetness. Whether you're grilling, marinating, or dipping, its velvety texture and customizable heat level make it a must-have for barbecue lovers. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce elevates ribs, burgers, chicken, or even roasted veggies. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week and bring a smoky kick to every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and water. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, use a regular blender to do this step before adding to the saucepan.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring it to a glass jar or airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use as a dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze for your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2446 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% | |
*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.
