Smoky Tex Mex Barbecue Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Smoky Tex Mex Barbecue Sauce! Bursting with smoky chipotle peppers, fragrant spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and a touch of sweetness from honey and brown sugar, this homemade sauce strikes the perfect balance of heat, tang, and richness. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar adds a savory tang, while a hint of dried oregano ties together the Tex Mex-inspired flavors. Perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or grilled veggies, this easy-to-make sauce takes just 30 minutes from start to finish and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Skip the store-bought bottle and try this vibrant, homemade twist—your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 quarter cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced chipotle peppers and sauté for 30 seconds to release their smoky flavor.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 4

Add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Pour in 1/4 cup of water and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Simmer the sauce over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors are well blended.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 9

Once cooled, transfer the barbecue sauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(701.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	712.2

Total Fat 15.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2547.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 110.9g
Protein 4.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.9mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 979.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.9%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 78.8%