Famous Dave’s Sassy Chipotle Sauce Recipe
Famous Dave’s Sassy Chipotle Sauce is a bold, smoky, and slightly spicy barbecue sauce that combines sweet molasses, tangy vinegar, and chipotle heat for a signature kick. Use this Sassy Chipotle Sauce as a bold dip for fries, a smoky glaze for ribs, or a spicy topping for burgers and sandwiches. Its balance of sweetness and heat makes it the perfect addition to any BBQ feast!
Yield: 1 Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder to taste and heat preference
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper to taste and heat preference
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Water adjust for desired consistency
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and molasses. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Pour sauce into a medium saucepan.
- Place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, and bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and allow the sauce to cook for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. If the sauce is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time, whisking to combine, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Allow sauce to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.