Cowboy Candy BBQ Sauce
A fiery-sweet blend inspired by candied jalapeños, adding a bold kick to any dish with its smoky depth and adventurous flavor profile.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stirring spoon
- Blender (optional, for smoother sauce)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cowboy candy candied jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, in your medium saucepan, mix together the ketchup and apple cider vinegar. Warm these over medium heat to get them nicely combined.
- Throw in your finely chopped cowboy candy along with a generous splash of the syrup it comes in. This is your flavor foundation, so make sure it's mixed well.
- Introduce the brown sugar, honey, and molasses to the saucepan. Keep stirring to ensure everything dissolves and combines into a seamless blend.
- Now it's time to add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and season with salt and black pepper. Adjust these according to your taste preference.
- Reduce the heat to low and let your sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes. You'll want to stir occasionally to prevent any sticking or burning. The sauce should thicken nicely.
Notes
You can use Granulated sugar instead of Brown sugar to make this favorite recipe.