Spicy BBQ Sauce
Elevate your dishes with my Spicy BBQ Sauce recipe, blending smoky sweetness with a fiery kick for a flavor explosion. Perfect for grilling, dipping, or adding zest to any meal, this homemade sauce will become your go-to culinary secret.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar/honey personal choice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as Sriracha or Tabasco
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste for desired level of heat
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cumin, and ground chipotle pepper.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the spicy BBQ sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer it to a jar or bottle for convenient storage.
Notes
The beauty of homemade sauces is the ability to customize them to suit your palate perfectly.