Orange Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Oh, so sweet! But wait—what’s that smoky kick? This orange chipotle barbecue sauce balances sweet and heat for a versatile condiment.
Equipment
- Stockpot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board and knife
- Airtight container (if storing)
Ingrediënten
- 2 tablespoons 30 g extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon 15 g minced garlic
- 3 cups 680 g tomato sauce
- ¾ cup 170 g tomato paste
- ½ cup 120 ml fresh orange juice
- ½ cup 110 g firmly packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup 80 g grape jelly
- 2 tablespoons 12 g ground chipotle powder
Instructies
- Heat olive oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, fragrant, and just beginning to brown.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, orange juice, brown sugar, grape jelly, and chipotle powder.
- Combine well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve as you would any barbecue sauce.
- If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
This sauce is perfect for grilling, dipping, or spreading over roasted vegetables. Use it on tofu, tempeh, or your favorite plant-based protein.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a fruity red like Zinfandel or a bold white like Viognier to complement the sweet and smoky flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 40 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 0.5 g | Fat: 1 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g | Salt: 0.2 g
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