15-Minute Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce
This smoky chipotle BBQ sauce is a must-have for grilling season. With just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a sauce that's both sweet and smoky, thanks to maple syrup, molasses, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Perfect for chicken, pork, salmon, or shrimp, it adds a delicious yet subtle kick to any dish. Easy to make and versatile, enjoy this as a staple for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners alike.
Servings 6 ounces
Equipment
- A small saucepan
- A small spatula
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ½ c maple syrup
- 2 chipotle peppers canned, in adobo sauce
- 1 tsp adobo sauce from the canned peppers
- 2 tsp molasses
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Place a small saucepan over low heat on a stovetop burner. Use measuring cups and spoons to add everything to the pan, letting them warm up as you add them. Use a whisk to combine everything together, gently mashing up the chipotle peppers as best you can. Adjust the heat to medium and cook the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- After 5 minutes, use a small spatula to empty the sauce into a blender, turning the heat of the stove top off and removing the pan from the burner. Put the lid on the blender and either pulse or blend until the peppers are thoroughly mixed and you have a smooth consistency (roughly 1 minute). You can also use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan instead of a blender if you have one.
- Use the spatula again to pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat for 4 minutes to ensure the flavors have melded.
- Remove from the heat and either use right away or let cool then place in a glass jar or other container. If not using right away, make sure the sauce cools completely before placing a lid on it and storing in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Makes about 6 ounces of sauce