EASY homemade SPICY BBQ Sauce ft Chad Sarno

Sauté Aromatics:

• Add oil to a pan over medium heat.
• Sauté garlic, onion, and chili until the onions are caramelized and the garlic is fragrant. This builds the foundation of flavor for the sauce.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.

Add Sauce Ingredients:

• Add ketchup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chipotle in adobo, mustard powder, brown sugar, and blackstrap molasses to the pan.
• Add a splash of vegan Worcestershire sauce.

Simmer and Reduce:

• Dilute with a little water to evenly distribute flavors and prevent the sauce from reducing too quickly due to the high sugar content.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
• Adjust the amount of water as needed to control the thickness.

Blend the Sauce:

• Remove from heat.
• Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a regular blender.

Final Simmer and Finish:

• Return the blended sauce to the burner.
• Simmer for a couple more minutes to thicken further.
• Remove from heat and stir in vegan butter to add a silky sheen.

Cool and Store:

• Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring to jars or containers.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks.