Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce
Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce combines the sweetness of honey with the smoky, spicy kick of chipotle peppers, creating a versatile and flavorful condiment. This sauce is perfect for grilling, marinating, or dipping, and can enhance a variety of dishes from meats to vegetables.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle peppers
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Stir in the ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Mix in the minced chipotle peppers and the adobo sauce. Ensure the peppers are evenly distributed.
- Pour in the 1/2 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and develop a rich flavor.
Notes
If you find the sauce too thick, you can thin it out with a bit more water or apple cider vinegar. Conversely, if the sauce is too thin, continue simmering until it reaches your desired thickness.