Best 9 Spicy Tomato Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the Bold and Tangy Flavors of Spicy Tomato Barbecue Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through 3 Irresistible Recipes**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary adventure with our trio of spicy tomato barbecue sauce recipes, each offering a unique explosion of flavors to elevate your grilling and cooking experiences. Embark on a flavor-packed journey as we explore these delectable sauces, crafted with fresh tomatoes, zesty spices, and a touch of heat that will leave your taste buds craving more. Get ready to transform your backyard barbecues, weekday dinners, and even your favorite snacks into extraordinary culinary delights.

1. **Classic Spicy Tomato Barbecue Sauce:**

Experience the timeless appeal of our Classic Spicy Tomato Barbecue Sauce, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. This versatile sauce is an all-rounder, perfect for basting grilled meats, chicken, and vegetables. Its balanced heat level makes it a crowd-pleaser, suitable for both those who love a kick and those who prefer a milder taste. Prepare to elevate your backyard barbecues and picnics with this classic sauce that will keep your guests coming back for more.

2. **Sweet and Spicy Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce:**

Satisfy your cravings for a sweet and smoky sensation with our Sweet and Spicy Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce. This sauce takes the classic barbecue sauce to a whole new level with the addition of brown sugar, molasses, and a hint of chipotle peppers. Its rich, caramelized flavor pairs exceptionally well with pork ribs, chicken wings, and grilled pineapple. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this sweet and savory sauce that will leave a lasting impression.

3. **Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Sauce:**

For those who crave a bold and fiery experience, our Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Sauce is the ultimate choice. Combining the heat of chipotle peppers, the smokiness of roasted garlic, and the tanginess of fresh tomatoes, this sauce delivers an unforgettable taste sensation. It is perfect for adventurous palates who enjoy spicy foods. Drizzle it over grilled steaks, burgers, or roasted vegetables to add a smoky and spicy dimension to your dishes. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with this sauce that will satisfy your cravings for heat and flavor.

So, prepare your aprons, fire up your grills, and get ready to elevate your meals with these three exceptional spicy tomato barbecue sauce recipes. Whether you prefer a classic, sweet, or extra spicy sauce, these recipes offer a taste experience that will transform your everyday meals into culinary masterpieces.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FRESH TOMATO BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     Condiments     Pantry Staples

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes ((cored))
1 large onion ((chopped))
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup light molasses
1/2 cup Louisiana pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the onion and garlic in oil to soften.
  • Add onion and garlic to tomatoes and puree (in batches if needed).
  • Place puree in a deep saucepan with remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer with a splatter screen, stirring occasionally, one hour or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2655 kcal, Carbohydrate 591 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 6206 mg, Fiber 38 g, Sugar 535 g, UnsaturatedFat 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Spicy barbecue sauce with enough heat to bite the back of your throat and just barely sweet enough to balance that heat, this is the sauce I was craving.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup ( I use Heinz original)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir to combine and simmer 5 minutes. Use warm or let cool, pour into a jar and refrigerate until needed. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BARBECUE SAUCE



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The BEST barbecue sauce from scratch. An easy tangy and sweet homemade barbecue sauce recipe without ketchup. Ready in 15 minutes!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 ounces tomato sauce ((1 standard can))
6 ounces tomato paste ((1 standard can))
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional but encouraged))

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together all of the ingredients: tomato sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, dry mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cover with a lid slightly ajar so that the pot is mostly covered to deter splattering, but steam can still escape and the sauce can reduce. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Enjoy immediately or let cool and store for later use.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup (of 2), Calories 390 kcal, Carbohydrate 92 g, Protein 7 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 76 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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This piquante tomato sauce keeps well, and makes a great dip for fishcakes

Provided by Antony Worrall Thompson

Categories     Buffet, Condiment

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 300ml/½ pt, serves 4 adults and 4 kids

Number Of Ingredients 7

2small fresh red chillies , seeded
2 red peppers , seeded and roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 shallot , roughly chopped
400g can chopped tomato with juice
100g dark muscovado sugar
3 tbsp sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Blend the chillies, peppers, garlic, shallot and tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
  • Pour the purée into a stainless steel saucepan, add the sugar and vinegar, then bring to the boil, stirring from time to time. Reduce the heat and simmer for 40-60 mins until thick, stirring regularly, especially in the latter stages of cooking.
  • Pour into large, warm sterilized jars then cool. This will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.18 milligram of sodium

SWEET & SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. -Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder, cayenne and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Cool for 15 minutes. , Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICY TOMATO BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Onion     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, quartered
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 small garlic cloves, chopped
1 sweet pickled gherkin, chopped
2 tablespoons bottled sweet pickled gherkin juice
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons ground celery seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Tabasco
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

  • In a blender or in a food processor fitted with the steel blade purée the onion with the vinegar, add the ketchup, the apple juice, the brown sugar, the oil, the garlic, the gherkin and gherkin juice, the mustard, the celery seeds, the Worcestershire sauce, the Tabasco, the cayenne and the turmeric, and blen the mixture until it is smooth. Transfer the mixture to a stainless steel or enameled saucepan, bring it to a boil, stirring, and simmer it, stirring, for 20 minutes. Let the sauce cool. (The sauce may be prepared up to 1 week ahead and kept covered and chilled.)

TANGY SPICY NO-TOMATO BBQ SAUCE



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This is a vinegar based sauce that came from a friend of my fathers. It freezes very well and is great on any barbequed meat. This is his recipe but i always leave the butter out just to save calories. This will seperate so make sure you mix it well.

Provided by hotdish

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 batch, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown mustard
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne (if thats too spicy, just use 3 tablespoons chili powder)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan.
  • Add all other ingredients and stir over heat until smooth.
  • Let sauce simmer and reduce for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.4, Fat 95.3, SaturatedFat 58.9, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 8967.3, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 11.9, Protein 3.8

A VERY POPULAR BBQ SAUCE



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This recipe has a lot of sweetness and spice, so if you're looking for a classic BBQ sauce that's easy to make, look no further. It is very popular with users of 'ceramic' type smokers and grills, (i.e. Primo, Kamado, Big Green Egg, etc.)

Provided by JRNEUMILLER

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups ketchup
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and Worcestershire sauce. Season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 278.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

TEXAS-STYLE BBQ SAUCE



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We love a Texas BBQ sauce with all the right moves: ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, chili powder, Worcestershire and brown sugar. -Sandy Klocinski, Summerville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of peppers to create a complex flavor profile.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can roast the tomatoes and peppers in the oven.
  • Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs to create your own unique sauce.
  • Make a big batch of sauce and store it in the fridge or freezer for later use.

Conclusion:

This spicy tomato barbecue sauce is the perfect addition to your next cookout. It's smoky, tangy, and packed with flavor. Whether you're using it to baste chicken, ribs, or tofu, this sauce will take your meal to the next level. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy some delicious barbecue!

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