The Best Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe
My Homemade chipotle BBQ sauce is easy and delicious. Ready in 30 minutes, you won't want a store bought sauce again. I have made this sauce with a bit of spice using chipotles in adobo sauce. Freezes really well too
Servings 20 Tablespoons
Calories 21kcal
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 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
