Spicy Barbecue Sauce

One of my favorite bottled sauces is a spicy barbecue sauce. It isn’t ideal for all types of barbecue but I find it to be absolutely delicious. This recipe starts off with our Basic Barbecue Sauce as it’s base and goes on from there with some additions and tweaks to the recipe to result in a barbecue sauce that can range from tangy to hot depending on your tastes.

Spicy Barbecue Sauce

For more spice, consider increasing the amount of Habanero and Cayenne powders to increase the heat. For less spice, swap out the Habanero powder for Jalapeno powder or Ancho Chili powder.  Ancho powder, made from dry roasted Poblano peppers, is mild and adds mellow, smoky flavor notes to the sauce.

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Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming
This Spicy Barbecue Sauce can range from tangy to downright hot depending on your tastes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Habanero powder , to taste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp salt , to taste
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 6 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • To a small sauce pan with a tight-fitting lid, add the can of tomato sauce.
  • Add all the other ingredients and whisk [paid link] together to fully combine.
  • Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Notes

For more spice, consider increasing the Habanero and Cayenne powders to increase the heat. For less spice, swap out the Habanero powder for Jalapeno powder or Ancho Chile powder. Ancho powder, made from poblano peppers, is mild and adds mellow, smoky flavor notes to the sauce. Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 427mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 689IUVitamin C: 6mgVitamin E: 1mgVitamin K: 3µgCalcium: 18mgFolate: 10µgIron: 1mgZinc: 1mg
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