Discover how to create a homemade smoky chipotle barbecue sauce with this easy recipe. Combining classic ingredients like ketchup, vinegar, and dark brown sugar, along with a special touch of Worcestershire and spicy chipotle flakes, this sauce is perfect for grilling or as a marinade.
Ingredients
60 ml / 1/4 cup ketchup
60 ml / 1/4 cup vinigar
60 ml / 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chipotle flakes
- 3 tbsp BBQ seasoning
Tools
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How to
- Begin by taking a clean storage jar, which will also serve as your mixing vessel.
- Add 60 ml (1/4 cup) each of ketchup, vinegar, and dark brown sugar into the jar. This creates the sweet and tangy base of your sauce.
- To this, stir in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for a touch of umami and depth.
- Next, incorporate 3 tablespoons of barbecue seasoning to enhance the flavors with herbs and spices.
- For the smoky heat that defines this sauce, add 1 teaspoon of chipotle flakes, adjusting the amount according to your taste for spiciness.
- Seal the jar and shake well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Your smoky chipotle barbecue sauce is now ready to be slathered on ribs, brushed over grilled chicken, or used as a flavorful dip for your favorite snacks.
- Enjoy your creation during a BBQ or store it in the refrigerator for later use, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over time.
