Why we love this easy homemade chipotle bbq sauce
- The thick and smoky sauce is perfect on ribs, chicken, pulled pork and more!
- It has some spice but it’s not too hot, just that perfect amount of smoky heat to kick things up a notch.
- It’s so simple to whip up in about 5 minutes! No simmering on the stove – just mix it all together and you’re good to go!
- We can adjust it easily to suit our tastes by adding more chipotle to spice it up, more maple syrup to sweeten it or more vinegar to make it tangy.
Related –> Try some of this sauce on our Crispy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks, it’s divine!
How to make homemade chipotle bbq sauce
Recipe testing notes
- Chipotle in adobo – When you chop up the peppers, they will release a lot of juice. Just expect this and use an appropriate cutting board.
- Maple syrup– After mixing, taste the sauce and add more maple syrup if you want it a little sweeter.
- Consistency – This sauce is definitely on the thick side. If you want to thin it out, you can add more liquid to suit your taste (water, vineger or maple syrup).
- Salt – We didn’t add any salt to this recipe as we felt it was balanced well with the tomato sauce and adobo peppers. If you want more of a salty-sweet sauce, you can add a little to suit your taste.
It’s perfect for chicken, ribs and more!
We originally made this sauce to slather on some chicken for grilling. It’s great for that.
It’s also the perfect sauce for some spicy ribs.
We have even used it as a sauce to add some spice to leftovers and as an addition to a simple stir fry like this easy chicken stir-fry.
We hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
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5-Minute Sweet and Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Our versatile sweet and spicy chipotle bbq sauce is our go-to for a non-traditional bbq sauce. Easy to mix up in about 5 minutes without any cooking, it's perfect for chicken, ribs and more!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chipotle in adobo, finely minced
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard, (from the jar/bottle, not mustard powder)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- To make the BBQ sauce, place all of the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl or jar and whisk well to incorporate.
- Cover and refrigerate until use. Will last 2-3 weeks in the fridge. Stir to mix before each use.
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