Upgrade your grill with a modern, gourmet twist! This rich and robust sauce utilizes chipotle peppers in adobo to deliver an unbeatable fusion of earthy smoke and warming heat. It is the perfect, dynamic glaze for everything from slow-smoked beef brisket to charred chicken tacos.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Ketchup (provides a rich, sweet tomato foundation)
- 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely minced or puréed—this is the star ingredient!)
- 1/3 cup Apple cider vinegar (for a bright, tangy balance)
- 1/2 cup Dark brown sugar (packed, to mellow out the spicy heat)
- 2 tbsp Molasses (adds a sticky, dark depth)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for essential savory umami)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin (adds a warm, earthy, Southwestern flair)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- If your chipotle peppers are whole, finely mince them or briefly pulse them in a food processor until they form a smooth paste.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, minced chipotles in adobo, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt until all the spices are fully incorporated.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking frequently to prevent the sugars from sticking.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce bubble gently for 15 minutes. This allows the smoky capsaicin from the chipotles to infuse completely into the sweet tomato base.
- Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool entirely. Transfer to an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg