Homemade Chipotle Molasses BBQ Sauce

Name: Homemade Chipotle Molasses BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 400ml
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 small onion finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves chopped; 100ml apple cider vinegar; 85g dark soft brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 tsp celery salt; 2 tsp hot chilli powder; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp chipotle paste; 2 tbsp tomato purée; 1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional - see tip, below); 350ml passata; 75ml black treacle

4.80 (22)

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 Makes 400ml 🌶 american ✅ Easy 🏷 Condiment

This homemade barbecue sauce offers a distinct advantage over store-bought varieties. It combines spicy chipotle paste and hot chilli powder with the deep sweetness of black treacle and dark brown sugar, balanced by apple cider vinegar's tang. The process is straightforward, requiring just a saucepan and about 30 minutes to simmer into a rich, complex condiment perfect for grilling and dipping.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
100ml apple cider vinegar
85g dark soft brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp celery salt
2 tsp hot chilli powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp chipotle paste
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional - see tip, below)
350ml passata
75ml black treacle

Method

Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook the finely chopped onion and chopped garlic for 5 mins until softened. Stir in all the remaining ingredients.
Allow the mixture to reach a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 15 mins. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories20 kcal

Carbs4 g

Sugars4 g

Sodium40 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryCondiment

Cuisineamerican