Spicy Southwest BBQ Sauce

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This recipe for Spicy Southwest BBQ Sauce is a flavor-packed twist on traditional barbecue sauce. With its combination of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors, it is perfect for adding a kick to your grilled meats and vegetables. The sauce is made with a blend of ingredients like chipotle peppers, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices, creating a balance of heat and sweetness. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, this Spicy Southwest BBQ Sauce will surely impress your taste buds.

Keywords: spicy, southwest, BBQ sauce, smoky, chipotle

spicy southwest bbq sauce recipe details

Spicy southwest bbq sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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A balanced BBQ sauce with equal parts heat and sweet.
Ready in: 1 hour 5 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 dried Ancho chili
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons mustard

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Extra time: 30 mins, soaking

1. Bring a kettle of water to boil. Pour about 1 cup into a small bowl and submerge the Ancho chili. Let it soak for about 30 minutes to soften. After soaking, remove from water and mince.
2. Pour about 3 tablespoons of the oil into a saucepan and place over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and stir, cooking, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the Ancho chili.
3. Next, add the tomato paste and pour in the vinegar. Keep everything on medium heat and let it all meld together for about 4 minutes.
4. Into the skillet, dump the tomato sauce, Worcestershire, sugar, and mustard and stir everything to combine. Drizzle the remaining oil over everything and stir again. Cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, until the texture smooths out and the sauce gets thicker.For a smoother sauce

If you want it even smoother, you can run the sauce through a food processor at this point, but it’s optional. Your sauce is finished!