Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
146 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe
Description
The Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe brings together diced jalapenos and habaneros with onion and garlic sautéed gently in olive oil. Tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and a blend of dried spices including chili flakes, ground mustard, and smoked paprika contribute layers of smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors. The addition of tequila and brown sugar adds depth and balance. After simmering to meld the flavors for about 20 minutes, the sauce is strained to achieve a smooth consistency. The result is a rich, sweet, spicy barbecue sauce with a smoky undertone, suitable for basting or dipping.
This sauce pairs especially well with grilled chicken, pork, or ribs, lending a vibrant heat and sweetness to the dish. Letting the sauce rest enhances the melding of bold flavors. Because the sauce is prepared from scratch with fresh peppers and spices, it delivers an intense spicy kick moderated by honey’s sweetness. It can easily be refrigerated for future use.
Ingredients
- 2-3 jalapeno pepper diced
- 4 habanero pepper diced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes spicy
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 ounces tequila
- ½ cup brown sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and add olive oil with onion and peppers. Cook about 5 minutes, or until everything softens.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until everything is combined.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.
- Strain into a storage container. You can serve this right away, or let it sit awhile to allow the flavors to more fully develop.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1435IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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