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chipotle barbecue sauce

Chipotle Barbecue Sauce (BBQ)

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This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of a luscious, smoky barbecue sauce that cuts sugar calories by 70% using a clever blend of maple syrup and monk fruit. By simmering tomato paste, vinegar, and spices for just seven minutes, it creates a deep, complex glaze that is perfect, guilt-free companion for a rack of baby back ribs or other barbecue dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Component
Cuisine: American
Calories: 414
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar tomato paste (7 oz)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses (see notes 1)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (see notes 2)
  • 1/8 tsp monk fruit extract
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pink salt
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (see notes 3)
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in the sauce pan over low-medium heat for 7 minutes. Stir to avoid mixture splashing.
    1 jar tomato paste (7 oz), 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses (see notes 1), 1/4 cup maple syrup (see notes 2), 1/8 tsp monk fruit extract, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp pink salt, 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (see notes 3), 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    chipotle barbecue sauce ingredients
  2. Store the barbecue sauce in the refrigerator.

Notes

  1. In terms of substitutes, I would not recommend to substitute anything for molasses, as it has a unique smell and flavor that no sugar can replace.
  2. The recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar, by replacing it with maple syrup and monk fruit, it reduces sugar calories and carbs by 70% and achieves the same sweetness and taste.
  3. Depending on the tolerance, you can add more chili powder if you like.
The recipe yields about 2 cups of sauce. The amount of sauce is enough for one full baby back rack and dipping sauce. If you want to cook 2 ribs, I suggest you use 1.5x the amount of ingredients that the recipe calls for.

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