Are you ready for a summer grilling? I have The Best Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe for you! This is not just easy to make but super versatile!
Perfect for brisket, burgers, chicken, pork, and veggies too! This homemade barbecue sauce has a spicy kick but not overpowering! I always start at a midpoint of spice and add more spice if you like your food really spicy.
Pair this easy BBQ sauce with beef, poultry and even on veggies! Make a big batch and freeze for later! Keto friendly!
I preach a lot about the benefits of homemade recipes because they are not using preservatives and things we cannot pronounce! This yummy chipotle BBQ Sauce is going to convince you to make your own BBQ Sauce. Easy to prepare and it can be used as a marinade or a barbecue sauce.
I have paired it with a fabulous beef brisket. I normally make this easy BBQ sauce in a saucepan. Today, I made this homemade chipotle BBQ sauce in the Instant Pot and added the brisket, holy deliciousness! Spicy yet not overpowering and oh so delicious! We love BBQ ribs and we use my easy tutorial “How to grill ribs” to make the best ribs!
Chipotle BBQ Sauce
This easy homemade barbecue sauce is a sauce for so many recipes. I tend to make this and adjust the final spices, depending on who I feeding and the recipe. I tend to make a triple batch and separate into quart size bags. The family loves this Chipotle BBQ Sauce on brisket, chicken, and pork. If you love a great BBQ pizza, this is my go-to sauce to use.
Where can I find “chipotles in adobo sauce”?
Chipotles in adobo are a canned product that is usually found in the Mexican section of your grocery store or through Amazon, link in Shop this Recipe, below. The chipotles are smoked and dried jalapeno in a thick spicy yet somewhat sweet tangy red sauce.
I have had friends unable to locate chipotles in adobo sauce, any substitutions?
If you cannot find the chipotle in adobo at the grocer or have run out of chipotle in the cupboard, you never know when you may need to make a substitution. I found this great article and this is an awesome substitute!
Can Chipotle BBQ sauce be made ahead and frozen?
Yes. I encourage you to make a large batch, label 1 quart of gallon bags with date and sauce title and use when needed. I would use within 3 months. If refrigerated, about 3 days well-covered.
The portion of the canned chipotle chili in adobo that isn’t used, can I freeze them?
Yes. The canned chipotles should be well covered and in the fridge for about 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Here are a few of my favorite BBQ and side recipes:
Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken
Easy Grilled Truffle Oil Potato Wedges
Blueberry Chipotle BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Lighter Homemade Macaroni Salad
Pro Tips to make the Best Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
- When adding your spice, start with this seasoning.
- AFter the BBQ sauce has simmered a bit, taste for your spice factor.
- If you want more spice, add a little at a time.
- It is easier to add spice than take away.
- If the sauce is too spicy for you at any time, add a little honey to reduce spice.
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Shop this Recipe:
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: I wish I had stock in this product, I use them all the time, yum!
- No-Salt Ketchup: love this ketchup, great flavor!
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Best apple cider vinegar I have found, nutritionally awesome!
- Mason Jars: Chipotle BBQ sauce makes a great hostess or Holiday gift. I keep jars handy always!
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How to Make the Best Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add olive oil. Once warmed, add onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, simmer for about 30 minutes. The mixture will thicken and the tomato base will darken.3. This easy BBQ sauce has simmered for about 30 minutes and all the flavors have blended for a tasty sauce.
4. I often give this homemade BBQ sauce as a hostess gift with the directions attached! The chipotle BBQ sauce is perfect for brisket, ribs, chicken, and turkey. I love this sauce on cauliflower steaks too! Just delish!
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The Best Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat add the olive oil. Add in the onions.
- Saute about 3 minutes, onions will get translucent, add the garlic and saute another 1 minute.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ketchup, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, ground mustard, pepper, and salt.
- Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Let simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
- Check seasonings and make any adjustments, if needed.
- BBQ sauce can be kept tightly covered in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Can be frozen for 3 months. Use on ribs, beef, poultry, turkey, and veggies.
Notes
- When adding your spice, start with this seasoning.
- AFter the BBQ sauce has simmered a bit, taste for your spice factor.
- If you want more spice, add a little at a time.
- It is easier to add spice than take away.
- If the sauce is too spicy for you at any time, add a little honey to reduce spice.
- After sauce has simmered, check your seasoning, adjust if needed.
- Keep the sauce in the fridge well covered up to 4 days.
- This BBQ sauce can be frozen in a well-sealed bag or container for up to 6 months.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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Are you putting any of the adobo sauce in the pot along w/ the peppers? Reason I ask – more than 2 peppers come in a jar and I didn’t want to put too much of the adobo sauce in the mix.
Hi James, I add the pepper and not too much of the sauce. I freeze the sauce in Tablespoons and add to sauces and shredded meat recipes I make at a later time.
Hi there, I have just found your recipe and am wondering what you mean by “tomato sauce”? I’m English and in England tomato sauce is the same as ketchup. Is it perhaps what we call passata, which is like tinned tomatoes but blended to a pulp?
Hi Eva, I did some checking and yes you can use passata as a good replacement for tomato sauce. I hope you enjoy the BBQ sauce.
Have a wonderful day.
Perfect pairing with my ribs
Thank you so much Alvaro! I am glad you enjoyed the Chipotle Sauce!We love it on ribs too! Thank you for taking the time to let me know the recipe worked for you!
I made this and halved the chili powder and added a tbs of brown sugar and it was still too spicy for my youngest, but the rest of us loved it. I also blended it at the end for a smoother sauce. Stirred it into slow cooker shredded pork for tacos, got rave reviews.
I know sometimes children have a palette that has not developed a love of spicy food! I am glad everyone else enjoyed the BBQ sauce! I love that you used it in shredded pork, Rebecca! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how the recipe went for you! I will also try it with your addition of brown sugar, sounds great!
hey Eileen,
How are you? I tried this recipe last week and my family member loves its taste. I don’t want to thank you 😀
I want this kind of recipe every week 🙂
Thank you for your lovely comment Istiak! I am so happy you and your family enjoy the chipotle BBQ sauce
Wow – we made this yesterday and it’s fabulous! Smoky with a bit of spice. I’m makiing it again today to freeze for next week!
Speaking of things we can’t pronounce, I once got told off by an American for pronouncing Chipotle wrong 😀 Love the sound of this sauce though such amazing flavours that will add so much depth with a nice pinch of chili, just pass me a spoon already!
I am sure you said Chipotle beautifully Brian :)! I agree that this is one super tasting BBQ sauce and the addition of the chipotle is adds perfect flavor.
Oh my word!! Chipotle is one of my favorite flavors on the planet!! I love making BBQ sauce, not sure why I haven’t married the 2 flavors!! Fantastic recipe!!
Beth, definitely make this Chipotle BBQ sauce and enjoy. Let me know how it works for you.
I love chipotles in adobo, they add such a wonderful flavor. I’ve made something similar but only for a specific dish – must branch out and use BBQ sauce more widely!
Caroline, definitely branch out on those flavors of chipotle and bbq and enjoy!