Sweet Heat Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this tantalizing Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce! This homemade barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance between rich sweetness and fiery heat, making it a standout addition to any backyard barbecue. Crafted with a flavorful base of ketchup, brown sugar, and honey, it’s layered with the tangy kick of apple cider vinegar, the deep richness of molasses, and the savory complexity of Worcestershire and soy sauce. A bold blend of spices—including smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, and cayenne—adds a smoky, spicy depth that lingers just enough to keep you coming back for more. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, brushing over grilled chicken, or even serving as the ultimate dipping companion. Whether you love a touch of heat or crave something sweet, this Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce is your go-to for finger-licking flavor perfection! Ideal for searchers looking for "spicy BBQ sauce recipes," or "easy homemade barbecue sauce," it’s a must-try for every grilling enthusiast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 0.33 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and water. Whisk together until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Simmer the sauce on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if desired. Add more cayenne pepper for extra heat or more honey for extra sweetness.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
Enjoy your BBQ sauce on grilled meats, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4201 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.9 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 237.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1242 mg | 26% | |
*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.
