Spicy Barbecue Sauce
This Spicy Barbecue Sauce can range from tangy to downright hot depending on your tastes.
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 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.