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Smoked chili barbecue sauce served in a bowl
Tangy and smoky barbecue sauce, perfect for grilling

Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Forget the store-bought versions pumped full of corn syrup. The secret to real BBQ sauce is balance: the acidity of tomato, the sweetness of sugar, and the bite of vinegar form a triangle centered around smoky spices. This sauce reduces (thickens) during cooking, concentrating the flavors—just a spoonful is enough to turn anything into a BBQ party.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 150 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Measure everything into a saucepan: tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, crushed garlic, and spices.

Tip: The molasses content in brown sugar gives a deeper, caramel-like flavor than white sugar.
2 ✓

Whisk until smooth with the water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Tip: The water is just there to prevent burning at the start; it will evaporate later.
3 ✓

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until dark red and thick.

Tip: During cooking, acids mellow, sugars caramelize, and flavors meld.
4 ✓

Taste! Adjust flavors if needed (salt, sugar, vinegar). Let cool.

Tip: It seems thinner when hot; it will thicken significantly as it cools.

Recipe FAQ

It's too sour. What should I do?
Add a little more brown sugar or honey to restore balance.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Tomato Paste (1 small can)
  • 1 tsp Smoked Chili Powder (or Chipotle)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper