Chocolate BBQ Sauce
Satisfy your cravings with Chocolate BBQ Sauce - a tantalizing blend of sweet cocoa and smoky barbecue flavors that elevate any dish to gourmet perfection.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate at least 70% cocoa
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil. Add garlic and onion powder and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, dark chocolate chips, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Notes
This BBQ Sauce is best consumed within a week when stored in the refrigerator. Be sure to give it a stir before each use as the chocolate may settle at the bottom.