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Smoky chilli barbecue sauce served
Rich and smoky BBQ sauce with a kick of chilli

Smoky chilli barbecue sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
Forget shop-bought versions pumped full of corn syrup. The secret to real BBQ sauce is balance: the acidity of tomato, the sweetness of sugar, and the sharpness of vinegar form a triangle with smoky spices enthroned in the centre. This sauce reduces (thickens) during cooking, concentrating the flavours – a spoonful is enough to turn anything into a barbecue party.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 150 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Measure everything into a saucepan: tomato purée, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, crushed garlic, and spices.

Tip: The molasses content of brown sugar adds a deeper, caramel flavour than white sugar.
2 ✓

Mix until smooth with water and bring to the boil over medium heat.

Tip: Water is only needed to prevent burning at the start; it will evaporate later.
3 ✓

Turn heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until dark red and thick.

Tip: During cooking, acids mellow, sugars caramelise, and flavours meld.
4 ✓

Taste! Adjust flavours if needed (salt, sugar, vinegar). Let cool.

Tip: It seems runnier when hot, it thickens properly as it cools.

Recipe FAQ

It became too sour. What should I do?
Add a little more brown sugar or honey to restore balance.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Tomato purée (concentrated)
  • 1 tsp Smoked chilli powder (or chipotle)
  • 50 g Brown sugar
  • 20 ml Balsamic vinegar
  • 15 ml Soy sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika powder
  • 50 ml Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper