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This Is The Reason I NEVER Buy BBQ Sauce

This Is The Reason I NEVER Buy BBQ Sauce

Published on Jul 27, 2025

Discover the ultimate homemade Chipotle BBQ Sauce recipe that will change the way you approach barbecue. Forget store-bought sauces and start making your own!

If you’ve ever wondered why anyone would bother making their own BBQ sauce, this video from That Dude Can Cook will change your perspective! The flavorful Chipotle BBQ Sauce featured in the video proves that, with just a few simple ingredients, you can create a barbecue masterpiece that’s far superior to anything you’ll find on the grocery store shelf.

Why Make Your Own?
Homemade sauces offer control over flavors, freshness, and nutritional content. With everything being made from scratch, you can tailor the ingredients to your taste and avoid the preservatives found in many commercial sauces.

What You'll Need:

Here’s a quick list of what you'll be putting into your delicious Chipotle BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 large onion
  • 1/3 cup malt vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2 1/2 tbsp molasses
  • 6 oz can of Chipotle in adobo
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper

The video details the steps to whip up this sauce quickly and efficiently, ensuring that even novice cooks can impress their friends and family with a burst of flavor at their next barbecue.

Benefits of Homemade BBQ Sauce:

  1. Flavor Customization: You can adjust spice levels, sweetness, and tanginess according to your preferences.
  2. No Preservatives: You’ll know exactly what you’re putting into your sauce since everything is made from fresh ingredients.
  3. Cost-Effective: With pantry staples and a few fresh items, you can save money compared to buying high-quality sauces.

For the full recipe and cooking tips, check out the video here: This Is The Reason I NEVER Buy BBQ Sauce.

So fire up your grill, put on your favorite tunes, and get ready to impress with this incredible Chipotle BBQ Sauce recipe!

Happy grilling, my friends!

Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Prep 10 minutes
🔥 Cook 20 minutes
⏲️ Total 30 minutes
🍽️ Yield Approximately 2 cups

A flavorful Chipotle BBQ sauce perfect for grilling, providing a smoky kick with a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup malt vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2 1/2 tbsp molasses
  • 6 oz can of Chipotle in adobo
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

    Mise en Place

  1. Chop the onion and measure all other ingredients.
  2. Cooking Process

  3. In a saucepan, combine the chopped onion, malt vinegar, apple cider vinegar, water, ketchup, molasses, Chipotle in adobo, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
  6. Serve

  7. Let the BBQ sauce cool before transferring it to a jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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