Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce (Easy Homemade Recipe)

Chipotle BBQ Sauce is the perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and sweet — and it’s easier to make than you might think. This bold and flavorful sauce is your go-to for elevating grilled meats, sandwiches, and more. If you’re tired of bland bottled versions, this homemade recipe is a total keeper.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 15 Servings

Calories: 42 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - Vegetable Oil
¼ cup - Onion
2 cloves - Garlic
1 ¼ cups - Ketchup
1 - Whole chipotle pepper in adobo
¼ cup - Water
⅛ cup - Brown sugar
1 tbsp - Apple cider vinegar
½ tbsp - Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp - Celery salt
¼ tsp - Black pepper
½ tsp - Ground Mustard

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add ketchup, water, minced chipotle pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, black pepper and ground mustard; Stir until combined.
Turn heat down to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency.

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