Peach Jalapeño BBQ Sauce is a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Made with ripe peaches and fiery jalapeños, this sauce delivers a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and a kick of heat. Ideal for grilling, dipping, or glazing, it adds a unique twist to traditional barbecue fare, elevating dishes with its bold and complex taste profile.
2-3fresh jalapeñosdiced (adjust according to your spice preference)
1small onionfinely chopped
3clovesgarlicminced
1cupketchup
1/2cupapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsbrown sugar or honey
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoonmustard powder
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: a splash of bourbon for depthabout 1-2 tablespoons
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until they turn golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Introduce the diced peaches and fresh jalapeños to the pan, stirring gently for another 2-3 minutes. Revel in the delightful aroma as they begin to mingle.
Pour in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar or honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until the mixture simmers gently, allowing the ingredients to intermingle and dance in harmony.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper into the concoction, adjusting to your palate's desires. For those seeking an extra depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of bourbon, letting it whisper secrets of oak and sophistication into the elixir.
Let the elixir simmer on low heat, allowing its essence to intensify and thicken, about 20-30 minutes. Optionally, blend the elixir to a smooth consistency for a velvety texture.
Pour the elixir into a vessel of your choosing, perhaps a glass jar, and let it cool to reveal its full spectrum of flavors. Store in the refrigerator for future enchanting encounters with grilled delights.