Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe
The main specialty of this Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe is its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and fiery flavors. The combination of ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar gives it a rich sweetness and bright tang, while smoked paprika, chili powder, crushed red pepper, and hot sauce add a smoky, bold heat.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stove
Ingredients
- 240 g ketchup
- 60 ml apple cider vinegar
- 50 g brown sugar
- 30 g honey
- 7 g smoked paprika
- 3 g garlic powder
- 3 g onion powder
- 1 g ground black pepper
- 3 g chili powder
- 2 g crushed red pepper flakes
- 15 ml hot sauce
- 3 g salt
- 14 g butter
- 15 g yellow mustard
- 15 ml Tabasco sauce
- 0.5 g ground oregano
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Mix The Wet Ingredients:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Tabasco. Stir everything together until smooth and well blended.
Add The Spices:
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and oregano. Whisk the mixture so the spices are fully incorporated.
Let It Simmer:
- Turn the heat to medium-low and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring now and then, until it thickens just a bit.
Stir In Butter:
- Take the pan off the heat and add the butter. Stir until it melts completely, giving the sauce a richer, smoother texture.
Cool And Store:
- Let the sauce cool for a little while. Pour it into a clean jar or container and keep it in the fridge. The flavours get even better if you let it sit overnight.