This is the perfect recipe for smoky chipotle barbecue sauce! Fantastic for burgers, chicken, pork chops and ribs, this simple chipotle BBQ sauce will be your new go-to recipe for grilling season.
Is getting together with neighbors, friends and family for cookouts and get-together’s on your summer to-do list? Every summer we get together with our neighbors for fun cookouts. Great burgers, grilled chicken and pork chops are always on the menu.
But, in order for those burgers, chicken and chops to be great, they’ve gotta have a fantastic barbecue sauce! My Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce is the perfect go-to sauce recipe that I use all spring, summer and into the fall for tailgating season!
How to make this simple, easy chipotle barbecue sauce
What is chipotle sauce made of?
A can of tomato sauce, molasses, vinegar, minced onion, a few spices and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
The special ingredient that really gives this sauce its smokey, spicy depth is the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. These typically come in a 7 oz. can, found in the International foods section of your local grocery store.
What does chipotle BBQ sauce taste like?
It is slightly sweet, tangy and takes on the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers. It’s the perfect flavor balance for chicken, ribs, chops and even burgers!
Is chipotle sauce spicy?
It can be if you add several chipotle peppers to the sauce. The other ingredients will balance out the spice of the peppers, but don’t go overboard with the peppers – no more than three.
How do you make a spicy bbq sauce from scratch?
Before I simmer the sauce, I puree all of the ingredients in a blender (or food processor). I do this not only to puree the peppers and onions, but to also get all of the flavors to come together as they cook.
From the blender, I then poor the sauce into a small saucepan and slowly simmer over low heat for about 25-30 minutes. You’ll have the most amazing barbecue sauce, that’s way better than anything that comes in a bottle!
This Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce is the perfect condiment for my BBQ Bacon Burgers. Give it a try on a full rack of ribs, barbecued chicken, pork loin or bone-in pork chops.
If bourbon isn’t your thing then this Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe or my Chipotle Sauce recipe is amazing as well! My Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is a great option for grilled chicken and pork.
Is grilling your thing? Check out some of my favorite recipes from the grill:
- BBQ Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
- Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
- Aloha Burger
- Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken
- Italian Grilled Chicken
- BBQ Chicken Skewers
- Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
Could you use some side dish ideas for your next cookout? These are some of my favorites:
- Classic Macaroni Salad
- Deviled Egg Potato Salad
- Bacon Lovers Baked Beans
- Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
- Italian Tortellini Salad
- Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
- Parmesan Ranch Steak Fries
Here’s the delicious recipe for my Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce
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Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce with Molasses
Equipment
- Sauce Pan This Circulon A1 Series non stick saucepan includes a glass straining lid. A great piece of cookware!
- Sauce Brush Ideal for brushing sauce, butter, and more. Great for grilling!
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz. can) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from can
- 2 Tablespoons dry minced onion
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add all of the ingredients. Puree for 30-60 seconds. If there are still chunks of pepper, puree for 30 additional seconds. Pour puree into a small saucepan.
- Over medium low heat, bring sauce to a low simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Refrigerate sauce in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
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This looks and sounds sooooo divine!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Pinned!
Mmm! I love making my own barbecue sauce. This looks like a great combination. Thanks for partying with us on Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I always love to see what you bring.
I’d love to have a burger smothered in this! I love all things chipotle. This should be a hit at our next barbecue, and I’m sure to try it on chicken, ribs, pizza, and anything else we throw on the grill! Thanks, I’m pinning!
I made this sauce tonight and loved it! I have left overs and was wondering if you can freeze it? I’m just not sure I would finish it within 2 weeks. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Oh gosh. This sounds lovely with all its stickiness and the spices!
You know I’ll be making this! Love it! Thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Such a yummy sounds BBQ sauce! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared.
This looks really good!! I have never made my own barbeque sauce, but now you make me want to do it.
Thank you for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again when we open our doors at 12 AM EST on Friday.
I’m a sucker for anything with chipotle. I can’t wait to try this sauce!!
Good sauce
Sounds yummy
Ohhh – I needed this on Sunday when I was grilling some ribs!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Thanks for linking up and sharing this delicious BBQ marinade recipe with us at #overthemoon link party. I’ve pinned and shared.
This sounds sooooooo good! I think this will go down a real treat at barbeques! Pinned for later, thanks for sharing x
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Why can’t I print these recipes plz ?