Description
Elevate your grilling game this summer with our irresistible Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe! This sauce combines the tartness of fresh cherries with smoky chipotle peppers, warm spices, and rich molasses for a flavor explosion that enhances any dish. Perfect for chicken, beef, or as a tangy dipping sauce, this versatile barbecue condiment is easy to make and stores well for future use. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a quick dinner, this homemade sauce is sure to impress your guests. Get ready to take your barbecue experience to the next level!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 large white onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 7 oz chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 lbs cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion with kosher salt until translucent, then add minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Stir in tomato sauce, chipotle peppers, and chopped cherries. Mix well and bring to a low boil.
- Add remaining ingredients and let simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth. If it’s too thick, gradually add water or broth until desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg