Honey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your barbecue game with this rich and smoky Honey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that will add irresistible depth to any dish. This quick and easy homemade recipe uses pantry staples like tomato ketchup, honey, and brown sugar, paired with the bold kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. A hint of smoked paprika and cumin enhances the smoky undertones, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds the perfect tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for slathering on grilled meats, glazing roasted vegetables, or as a zesty dip. Make a jar today and transform your backyard barbecues or weeknight meals with this crowd-pleasing condiment!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomato ketchup
• 0.333 cup honey
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire sauce, finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly and continue stirring until everything is well blended.

Step 4

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender to process until smooth, if you prefer a silky texture.

Step 7

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or use immediately to brush over grilled meats, vegetables, or as a dip for fries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	501 grams (501.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	734

Total Fat 1.90g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3297mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 183.90g	67%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 160.90g
Protein 2.60g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 471mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 96.4%