This chipotle mayo is a silky, smoky sauce made with real chipotle chiles in adobo, brightened with fresh lime. Whip it up in minutes for burgers, tacos, sandwiches, fries and roasted veggies.

Why You’ll Love This Chipotle Mayo

• Use in lots of ways: Use this condiment as a dip, spread, in bowls, on tacos, with seafood- pretty much any way you can imagine.
• Quick and simple: If you have these 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, you’re ready to make this mayo in no time.
• Custom heat level: Don’t like a lot of spice? Only add one chile for a mild sauce. Or add the full can for lots of spice.

Gather This

You only need a handful of easy-to-find ingredients to make this chipotle mayo. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Mayonnaise – Personally, I like to make my own mayonnaise. It’s super simple and worth the effort. You can, of course, buy a jar from the store too.

How to Make Chipotle Mayo (Step-by-Step)

This is going to be your new favorite condiment because it’s delicious and easy!

1. Blend peppers. In a small food processor (or immersion blender), puree chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. It should be thick and paste like, it will not be smooth.
2. Add rest of ingredients. Without cleaning the food processor,  stir in remaining ingredients including lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro fine sea salt and ground black pepper. 
3. Add in peppers. Add 1 tablespoon of chipotle peppers at a time until the desired taste is achieved. I use the whole can, however I like things spicy. You are much better off adding in small amounts and taste testing along the way than to estimate.
4. Chill. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes or until served. You can refrigerate for up to a week in an airtight container. 

Heat Levels & Substitutions

You can change up the heat level and ingredients of this chipotle mayo any way you’d like.

• Mild: Only use one or two chipotle peppers to keep your mayo on the milder side.
• Medium: If you like medium heat, increase the number of peppers to three or four.
• Hot: Like it really spicy? Use the full can!
• Subs: Swap full fat mayo for avocado oil mayo or light mayo; use lemon instead of lime; omit cilantro if preferred.

Perfect Pairings

We like to use this chipotle mayo on just about anything, but here are some ideas for inspiration.

• Burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, BLTs
• Taco drizzle (shrimp, fish, veggie), burrito bowls
• Fry/sweet-potato fry dip; roasted veggies (cauliflower, corn)
• Seafood cakes, crab cakes, grilled shrimp

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Chipotle Mayo Recipe

This chipotle mayo is a silky, smoky sauce made with real chipotle chiles in adobo, brightened with fresh lime. Whip it up in minutes for burgers, tacos, sandwiches, fries and roasted veggies.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword chipotle mayo

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 195kcal

Equipment

• small food processor

Ingredients

• 3-6 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped and optional
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• In a small food processor (or blender), puree the 3-6 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce for 30 seconds. It should be thick and paste like, it will not be smooth. Transfer to a separate bowl.
• Without cleaning the food processor, add the 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional), 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the chipotle peppers at a time until the desired taste is achieved. I use the whole can, however I like things spicy. You are much better off adding in small amounts and taste testing along the way.
• Refrigerate the sauce for a minimum of 30 minutes or until served. You can refrigerate for up to a week in an airtight container.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, please come back and leave us a rating and comment. We like to hear how we did!

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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From the Sichuan Province of China, Szechuan sauce is a sweet and spicy combination of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and spiciness!

Gather This

You may already have most of these szechuan sauce ingredients in your pantry, which means you can easily whip this sauce up whenever you want! A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce – Using a low-sodium sauce lets you better control the saltiness of the Szechuan sauce. If you prefer for it to be more salty, you can add more salt after combining the ingredients. Be sure to check the label if you’re trying to make your sauce gluten-free.
• Black Vinegar or Rice Vinegar – Either of these types of vinegar will balance the sauce with its acidity. Black vinegar adds another layer of umami flavor, but since it can be challenging to find sometimes, you can substitute rice vinegar instead.

What To Serve Szechuan Sauce With

While it is often used as a spicy stir-fry sauce, this Szechuan sauce can add a pop of flavor to tons of dishes. Use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, crab rangoons, Chinese dumplings, and even chicken nuggets. Or, spoon it over steamed veggies, shrimp, beef, chicken, or pork. 

You can also stir it into rice bowls, use it to jazz up cauliflower rice, or take sandwiches or pizza to the next level with it. And, don’t sleep on using it as a tasty marinade for proteins.

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Homemade Szechuan Sauce Recipe

From the Sichuan Province of China, Szechuan sauce is a sweet and spicy combination of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and spiciness!

Course Sauce

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword szechuan sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cup

Calories 221kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons black vinegar or rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic , minced or grated
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns , optional and ground
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons black vinegar or rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, minced or grated 1 clove garlic and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Heat over low heat until small bubbles form. If using 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns, add them now.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Whisk into the hot sauce until fully combined and no lumps remain (except for the pepper flakes).
• Continue to heat for another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken and becomes glossy.
• Remove from the heat until ready to use or pulse in a blender to make smooth.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

Storage: Store the sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the microwave or by stovetop.

Freezing: Place in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or use the defrost function of the microwave. Reheat as you would leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4635mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg

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We love spicy food at our house, and we also love homemade sauces. Homemade Buffalo sauce recipes are all too often more complicated than they need to be. There are only a couple of ingredients needed for a classic wing hot sauce.

What to Gather

But I promise you, when you whip those two ingredients together, magic happens, but when you elevate the spicy pepper and vinegar aspects, it is pure bliss. A full list of ingredients with measurements is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Frank’s Hot Sauce – Sometimes referred to as Frank’s redhot, this original cayenne pepper hot sauce is elevated with just a few simple ingredients.
• Unsalted butter – You can always add more salt later if you need to, but I always prefer to start with unsalted butter.
• Cayenne pepper – Adding just a little extra cayenne pepper to Frank’s Red Hot is a great way to step up the spice.
• Apple cider vinegar – This is my secret ingredient for adding just a little extra tang to this homemade buffalo sauce.

Perfect Pairings

This versatile sauce can be used as a dipping sauce, in recipes and for drizzling.

And of course consider chicken tenders, shrimp, cauliflower bites, French fries, avocado toast, chicken tacos or anything else that needs a level of heat.

This easy buffalo sauce is great for dipping veggies into, slathering on buffalo chicken pizza, making buffalo chicken salads or even adding a few dashes to your eggs in the morning. The options are endless.

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Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe

Homemade Buffalo Sauce is an easy blend of four ingredients! Use other wing sauce ingredients for fun twists for all your buffalo recipes!

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade buffalo sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 103kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vinegar based hot sauce , we use Franks or Texas Pete
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the 1/2 cup vinegar based hot sauce and 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium heat until fully incorporated.
• Add the 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar. Remove from the heat, cool and use in any recipe that requires buffalo sauce.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, make sure to come back, rate it and leave us a comments.

Notes

Garlic Buffalo Sauce- add 1 teaspoon granulated garlic and/or 1 fresh garlic clove while whisking.
Jalapeno Buffalo Sauce- add 1 minced fresh jalapeno while whisking.
Super Spicy Buffalo Sauce- add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper and/or 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne or ground ghost pepper while whisking.
BBQ Buffalo- Add 2 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ sauce while whisking.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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If you have ever ordered authentic mole sauce at a Mexican restaurant, you understand that this velvety sauce is typically served over burritos, enchiladas, and proteins like chicken and that it gives them all the appearance of having been smothered in melted milk chocolate.

Gather This

To achieve the complex flavor profile of mole sauce, you’ll need more than a few ingredients. But trust me — it’s worth it to create this incredible sauce. Plus, I’ve purposefully designed this recipe so that most of the ingredients are easy to grab at most grocery stores. 

• Dried New Mexico Chiles – These chiles are fairly mild, clocking in at about half the Scoville units of a jalapeno, but you still may want to wear gloves when working with them. Be sure to remove the stem and seed the chiles before slicing.
• Dark Chocolate – Chocolate is a key ingredient in mole, giving the sauce its dark color and slight bitterness while also offsetting the heat of the peppers. 

Perfect Pairings

Mole sauce is a great way to liven up proteins like chicken thighs, pork, or turkey. It also adds depth to rice dishes and jazzes up veggies like broccolini and root vegetables. You can spoon it over beans, too — try it on pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, or cannellini beans.  

Mexican dishes are, of course, a perfect pairing as well. Try serving it with quesadillas, tamales, tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. Pair it with our Mexican Crema recipe– mole heats up while crema cools it down.

Let’s Make It

The phrase “good things come to those who wait” rings true when it comes to making this sauce. It’s not a speedy recipe but you’ll be grateful you invested the time once it all comes together. 

1. Toast chiles. Add the dried chiles to a large ungreased skillet and toast until fragrant. 
2. Blend chiles with broth. Place the toasted chiles in the bowl of a food processor or in a high-powered blender with warmed chicken broth. 
3. Add bread. Top the chiles with the torn bread. 
4. Brown tomatillos and tomatoes. Then, brown the tomatillos and tomatoes in the skillet. Once charred, place those into the blender or food processor as well.
5. Sauté peanuts, raisins and spices. Add the butter and vegetable oil to the skillet and warm until the butter melts. Add the peanuts and raisins to the skillet along with all of the spices and aromatics. Sauté the mixture briefly before also transferring it to the blender. 
6. Pulse mixture in food processor. Pulse the mixture until it is smooth and thick. Pour the puree into a large saucepan and allow it to simmer. 
7. Heat in saucepan with chocolate, sugar and salt. Stir in the rest of the broth as well as the dark chocolate, sugar, and salt. 
8. Continue to heat on low. Once all of the chocolate has melted, allow the sauce to remain on the stove on low.
9. Add lime and serve. Just before serving, add the lime juice. Serve or allow the sauce to come to room temperature before storing. 

Storage and Freezing

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Simple Mole Sauce Recipe

This simplified EASY Mole Sauce recipe packs in the flavor of a traditional mole sauce with simple ingredients that are easy to find!

Course Sauce

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword mole sauce

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 6 cups

Calories 339kcal

Equipment

• Blender
• Heavy Bottom Sauce Pan
• Large skillet

Ingredients

• 6 dried New Mexico chiles stemmed and seeded, cut into thirds
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth divided and warm
• 2 slices white bread torn into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups tomatillos* cut in half
• 2 beefsteak tomatoes stemed and cut in half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 white onion sliced
• 5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
• 3 ounces dark chocolate* finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

• In a dry large skillet, toast the dried chiles over medium heat, approximately 2 minutes on each side. They will be fragrant. Transfer them to a large, high-powered blender or food processor.
• Add 2 cups of the warmed chicken broth. The broth being warmed aids in reconstituting them and will speed up the process compared to cold broth.
• Place the torn bread on top of the chiles to help plunge them fully into the broth.
• Meanwhile, in the same dry skillet over medium heat, browned the tomatillos and tomatoes, cut side first and then flipping until nicely charred, approximately 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to the blender.
• If the skillet has some burned bits from the tomatoes, wipe them out carefully and then return to medium heat along with the butter and vegetable oil.
• When the butter has melted, add the onion, garlic, peanuts, raisins, cumin, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ancho chile powder and chipotle chile powder. Saute until onions are soft and the whole mixture it very fragrant. Using a spatula, transfer this all to the blend. If the blend is too full, work in batches.
• Make sure the lid is securely on the blender and then blend for 60-90 seconds, or until the whole mixture is pureed and thick.
• Transfer to a large saucepan over medium heat, brining to a low simmer and then reducing the heat. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth.
• Whisk in the dark chocolate, sugar and salt, stirring continuously until fully melted. Continue to heat for 10-15 minutes.
• When ready to serve, whisk in the lime juice.
• Serve over your favorite burritos, stewed meats, enchiladas and more.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

Tomatillos can vary greatly in size- I’ve had beefsteak tomato sized and cherry tomato sized, so I opted to make this measurement in cups instead of number of fruit. I used 6 small for this batch.

60% bittersweet chocolate can be used as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1573IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg

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Harissa Sauce or Harissa Paste is a spicy chile sauce blended with spices. Add to marinades, hummus, salad dressings and more for some heat! If you enjoy spicy food, meet your new best friend! 

What is Harissa Sauce?

Harissa is a Tunisian (North African) hot chili pepper paste. The main ingredients can be one or a blend of any roasted red peppers, Baklouti pepper, serrano peppers, and other hot chili peppers, spices and herbs such as garlic paste, preserved lemon, coriander seed, saffron, rose, or caraway, as well as some vegetable or olive oil to carry the oil-soluble flavors. Needless to say, this is a SUPER flavorful sauce!

Historically harissa hailed from the Middle East and was made with Maghrebi hot chili peppers. I’ve also seen Moroccan versions and others that use fresno chiles and bird’s eye chiles.

What Chilies To Use?

Since these chiles aren’t available worldwide, but the condiment was so tasty, other cultures started making their own adaptations of harissa sauce using local pepper varieties. 

The original harissa recipe uses roasted red peppers, garlic, serrano peppers, coriander, caraway seed and olive oil for preservation. Some even added rose petals. Fancy! 

Some use tomatoes, tomato paste, smoked or roasted garlic and red bell peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and even mint.

I haven’t been able to find any recipes that still use rose water or rose petals, but hey, be my guest! 

I use New Mexico dried chilies, which are in the International aisle near Latin foods and sometimes just labeled “chile peppers,” but you can always special order other blends and flavors or use chipotle for a smoky heat. 

Ingredients

For such a short ingredient list, this harissa sauce really does pack a punch.

• Dried peppers – Sometimes just labeled “chile peppers,” they may also be called guajillo peppers or arbol peppers.
• Garlic – It’s always best to use fresh garlic. It packs way more of a punch than the pre-minced bottled version.
• Roasted red pepper – You can easily find a jar of these at your local grocery store.
• Caraway seeds – These seeds add a nutty, bittersweet sharpness with a hint of citrus to this sauce.
• Extra virgin olive oil – For sauces like this, I like to make sure to use a good quality olive oil. They’re pricier but worth it.
• Seasonings – I’d be willing to bet you already have both coriander and cumin in your spice cabinet.
• Lemon juice – This is optional, but it does add a nice zing and some zest to our spicy sauce.

Variations

There are plenty of ways for you to make this harissa sauce your own. Here are a few suggestions.

• Toast spices – If you want to intensify the flavors, toast spices (caraway seeds, coriander and cumin) in a dry skillet ahead of time.
• Lemon juice – Some folks like to add a spritz of lemon juice to their homemade harissa- this is up to you.
• Add ins – If you’d like to add some fresh herbs to your sauce, something like cilantro or parsley would be perfect.

Using Dried Chiles

Most recipes that use dried chiles also require you to reconstitute them in water, then remove all the seeds and the steam. My version just uses them dry.

I do break off the stems, but otherwise the food processor will blend seeds right on in and other liquids will soften the peppers.

Some use a mortar and pestle bowl to grind the chiles before adding the liquids. It’s really up to you. Just to be safe, you might want to wear gloves. Touching your eyes after handling these peppers is a big no no.

How to Make Harissa Sauce

My process is really easy and it will take longer to gather the ingredients than it will to actually make the sauce.

1. Combine ingredients. Combine the dried peppers, garlic, roasted red pepper, caraway seeds, olive oil, coriander and cumin to the food processor.
2. Pulse until a paste forms. If the mixture is still too thick, add more olive oil, one tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency.
3. Store or use immediately. Cover and store in the refrigerator or use immediately.

Uses

Well, you can use a harissa paste in so many dishes- just about anything you would typically use any other hot sauce. A little goes a long way and packs a punch.

I like to top hummus with mine or blend it with plain Greek yogurt for an excellent marinade worthy of chicken, meats and seafood, even vegetables! Dip tortilla chips right on in or use to punch up soups and stews. 

It also makes a great salad dressing and many people make harissa potatoes, beans and vegetables. Anything you’d use hot sauce on, can be used with harissa.  

Storage & Freezing

How to Store Harissa Sauce

You can store leftover harissa sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Can I Freeze Harissa Sauce?

It can also be frozen. I like to freeze it in an ice cube tray and then pop out the individual pieces to use in small doses.

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Harissa Sauce

Harissa Sauce or Harissa Paste is spicy chile sauce blended with spices. Add to marinades, hummus, salad dressings and more for some heat!

Course Sauce

Cuisine Asian

Keyword harissa sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cup

Calories 408kcal

Ingredients

• 15 dried New Mexico chile peppers stems removed
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 roasted red pepper
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 3-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

• Combine the dried peppers, garlic, roasted red pepper, caraway seeds, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, coriander and cumin to the food processor. Pulse until a paste forms. If the mixture is still too thick, add more olive oil, one tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency.
• Cover and store in the refrigerator or use immediately.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings section.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg

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Making homemade red enchilada sauce at home might be easier than you think, well at least when you use this method!

So what is enchilada sauce? Enchilada sauce is a red sauce sometimes called salsa rojo made from simmering chiles, garlic, tomatoes (tomato paste) and other seasonings. It has many variations.

Quite frankly, I don’t have time for tomato paste from scratch. I can tell you from experience, making tomato paste is time consuming. So here is how to make enchilada sauce using tomato paste.

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Enchilada Sauce

My Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce recipe has two major benefits.

• Control the heat – The first, you control the heat to keep it cool for kids or spicy and sweat inducing for adults who like it hot, hot, hot!
• Super quick and easy – Secondly, it only takes 10 minutes…. 10 MINUTES!
• Readily available ingredients – Four spices you should already have in your pantry: cumin, chile powder, onion powder and garlic powder. 

What You’ll Need for Red Enchilada Sauce

Traditional enchilada sauce is made from fresh or dried chiles simmered with tomato sauce or paste, garlic, oregano, cumin and other spices. It simmered, reduces and intensifies. This recipe simplifies things a little.

• Extra virgin olive oil – Or another neutral oil.
• Tomato paste – Plain tomato paste is a thick, reduction but without any other flavorings, leaving you room to season it however you’d like.
• Flour – Flour helps to thicken the mixture. Cornstarch or arrowroot can also be used.
• Cumin – A savory and nutty flavor, it is a very common dried spice in Latin cuisine. It can be omitted or substituted with ground coriander, ground caraway seeds or even ground fennel, other robust dried spices.
• Garlic powder and onion powder – Both add flavor, adjust volumes based on personal preference.
• Chili powder – Chili powder differs slightly from specialty chile powders. It is a blend of common dried chiles and can vary in heat intensity. Feel free to use one of your favorite single note chile powders like ancho or chipotle if these suit you.
• Low sodium broth – Chicken or vegetable broth are welcome, as long as they are low sodium. This allows you to control the salt.
• Coarse Kosher salt – coarse kosher salt gives the best, clean salt flavor without being too salty. Taste test the sauce before adding to make sure it needs it al all.
• Black pepper – Adds peppery goodness. Use freshly ground for best results.

Variations

There are plenty of ways you can make this homemade enchilada sauce recipe your own.

• Spice it up – If you like your spicy enchilada sauce, add more chili powder or even a dash of cayenne.
• Make it more mild – If you prefer a milder version, cut it in half. The other seasonings won’t impact heat as much.
• Smoky – If you want super smoky homemade enchilada sauce, try blending it in the food processor with one or two ancho chiles in adobo sauce or using ancho chile powder.

How to Make Enchilada Sauce

Making this homemade enchilada sauce is as easy as one, two, three!

1. Create paste. Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. When hot, add the tomato paste, flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder. Whisk until a paste forms.
2. Add broth. Pour in the broth and whisk until smooth. Increase the heat and continue to whisk until the sauce starts to thicken and provide resistance. Season with the salt and pepper, bring to a very low simmer.
3. Reduce heat and use. Reduce heat as soon as you see bubbles and serve or store.

How to Use Red Enchilada Sauce

Of course, the most popular way to use this sauce would be to put it on your homemade enchiladas. It’s great on baked chicken enchiladas, cheese enchiladas or ground beef enchiladas. However, there are lots of other ways you can use this sauce like over jalapeno cheddar biscuits.

Try adding a drizzle of it to your black bean soup. You can add it to Mexican casseroles like an enchilada casserole, or this Creamy Mexican Chicken Casserole.

Storage and Freezing

Enchilada sauce will stay fresh in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to one week. Use it on enchiladas, tacos, burritos, nachos and more. 

I’ve even used it in a pinch for chips and salsa. You can even make homemade chips (no, I didn’t make the tortillas)!

Can you freeze enchilada sauce?

It sure can! Use an airtight container or plastic bag and freeze for up to 3-4 months.

Does enchilada sauce go bad?

Yes! It contains vegetables, which can go rancid.

Canned enchilada sauce contains preservatives and additives to keep it good on the shelf, but my version doesn’t have those, so it is only good refrigerated for up to one week.

Homemade Enchilada Sauce FAQs

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Red Enchilada Sauce takes only 3 main ingredients a handful of spices you already have. 10 minutes later, you have the best enchilada sauce!

Course Sauce

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword enchilada sauce

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 12 minutes minutes

Servings 3 cups

Calories 205kcal

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Heat the 3 tablespoons neutral oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. When hot, add the 1/3 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder. Whisk until a paste forms.
• Pour in the 3 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth and whisk until smooth. Increase the heat and continue to whisk until the sauce starts to thicken and provide resistance. Season with the 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, bring to a very low simmer.
• Reduce heat as soon as you see bubbles and serve or store.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

If you are looking for a little more kick, try adding more chili powder, a dash of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce. Typically enchilada sauce isn’t terribly spicy, but I also like mine hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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If you’re looking to fire up your grill or smoker and need an easy BBQ sauce to go with your meats, this is the recipe for you. Sure, you can grab a jar from the store, but this spicy BBQ sauce recipe is simple and is sure to wow your guests.

I prefer a spicy BBQ sauce so this recipe brings some heat with chili powder, ancho chile powder, and chipotle powder. All of the spiciness is balanced by the sweetness of the ketchup and brown sugar, then rounded out with the cider vinegar that also imparts a touch of tang just like the lemon.

While I definitely recommend using this sauce for your next cookout, don’t sleep on using it on lots of other dishes. From meatloaf to beans and veggies to pizza there are few foods that don’t benefit from a bit of BBQ sauce. Even cornbread salad!

What is Spicy BBQ Sauce?

Some food historians seem to suggest that BBQ sauce was most likely invented in the late 1600’s by a Dominican missionary but that its roots can be traced back to Africa. Many original BBQ sauces called for the use of butter but that ingredient isn’t as prevalent today.

BBQ sauce is a fantastic condiment to have on hand. It can be used to marinade or baste meat but it can also be used as a dip for meats, seafood, or veggies. It can even be a spread for sandwiches.

While people around the United States will debate the best regional type of barbecue sauce, we’re not going to broach that topic here. Instead, this is just a basic BBQ sauce that sports a good balance of sweet and heat. It’s a great base for you to use to tweak it however you want.

Ingredients

Without high fructose corn syrup and preservatives in store bought sauces, these spicy bbq sauce ingredients are quite simple.

• Ketchup – you can use what you already have in the refrigerator or make your own homemade ketchup.
• White onion – mince the onion so that the pieces are very small. Making sure that your knife is sharpened will help make this step easier.
• Lemon juice – you can squeeze your own, or just use pre-packaged juice.
• Worcestershire sauce – it may be hard to say, but it should be hard to find. If you don’t already have it, it should be with the other condiments at your grocery store.
• Apple cider vinegar – there are lots of health benefits to consuming cider vinegar, but if you don’t have it on hand, white wine vinegar is a good substitute.
• Chili powder – chili powders vary from brand to brand so choose the one that you prefer.
• Ancho chili powder – made from dried poblanos, this powder has slightly more heat than regular chili powder.
• Chipotle powder – this powder will add some heat as well. If you’re looking to dial down the heat in your sauce, you can substitute smoked paprika instead.
• Salt – as with any recipe, salt will help bring out the layers of flavors of all of the ingredients
• Brown sugar – make sure to pack the brown sugar in the cup when you are measuring.
• Water – tap water will do, but feel free to use any other water that you have handy.

How to Make Spicy BBQ Sauce

Making a homemade bbq sauce recipe has never been so simple!

1. Combine ingredients in saucepan. Add all of the ingredients to a large saucepan or Dutch oven and heat until completely combined. 
2. Allow mixture to reduce. Turn down the heat and allow the mixture to reduce by half, occasionally stirring.
3. Remove from heat once reduced. 
4. Use the sauce immediately or allow it to come to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator. 

How To Use Spicy BBQ Sauce

BBQ sauce is amazing on nearly all meats. You can use it on slow cooker ribs, wings, and pulled pork or chicken like a chicken thigh tray bake. It’s also delicious on beef whether it’s a brisket or a roast you just pulled out of the oven. I also prefer to use it on my meatloaf instead of ketchup.

If you like to grill, BBQ sauce is definitely going to be your friend. You can pour it over hot dogs, spread it on the bun for your burger, dip pork chops into it or drizzle it over your brats. Any veggies you are grilling can be dipped in it as well.

I also love to use BBQ sauce in my baked beans and sloppy joes. I also like to toss hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and other root veggies in barbecue and roast them in the oven.

BBQ sauce also elevates pizza night. BBQ chicken pizza is a favorite, but it’s also good to drizzle on a Hawaiian pizza.

While there are plenty of ways to use this sauce in recipes; it’s also easy enough to just spread it on your favorite sandwich. Whether you are making a simple sandwich with deli meats like turkey or roast beef, or you’re cooking up something more complex, nearly any sandwich will benefit from a dab of BBQ.

Variations

There are plenty of ways to make this spicy bbq sauce recipe your own. Here are a few suggestions.

• Immersion blending – if you like your sauce to be completely smooth, use an immersion blender.
• Spice – heat up your BBQ sauce by adding more of any of the chili powders. Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes will do the trick.
• Sweetness – make a sweeter BBQ sauce by adding in more brown sugar or drizzling some honey into the sauce.
• Cumin – adding cumin to the sauce will give it an earthier flavor.

Storage and Freezing

How to Store Spicy BBQ Sauce

You can make this sauce ahead of time and store it for up to a week in the refrigerator. I like to use an airtight container like mason jars.

Can I Freeze Spicy BBQ Sauce?

You sure can! I like to freeze mine by adding it to a freezer ziplock bag. Make sure any excess air is pushed out, and freeze flat.

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Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe

Perfectly sweet and spicy, this homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce recipe is perfect for slathering on a sandwich or coating a rack of ribs!

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword spicy bbq sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 5 cups

Calories 2068kcal

Ingredients

• 4 cups ketchup 32 ounce bottle*
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 white onion minced
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
• 2 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Instructions

• In a large saucepan or large Dutch oven, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, onion, lemon juice, water, vinegar, chili powder, chile powders and salt. Heat over medium heat until combined.
• Reduce heat to the lowest setting and reduce for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent scalding.
• When mixture has reduced by half and deepened in color, remove from heat and use hot or allow to cool before storing.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

If using a 32-ounce bottle of ketchup, add the water directly to the bottle of ketchup and shake well to get the remaining ketchup off the sides. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2068kcal | Carbohydrates: 531g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 12791mg | Potassium: 4770mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 434g | Vitamin A: 19220IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 592mg | Iron: 17mg

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Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce is a heady sauce that is more tangy than it is spicy. The sugars and fruit make it sticky and sweet. The flavors tend to stick around on your tongue for a while.

This recipe was actually pretty easy to recreate because I bought a bottle at the store and then just played around with the exact ingredients on the label.

Many copycat Jack Daniel’s recipes use teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire, ketchup, or crushed pineapple. Why make it more complicated? Use the ingredients the bottle tells you are in it!

Is Jack Daniel’s Sauce the same as Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce?

No, they are two different things. Jack Daniels BBQ sauce is a tomato-based sauce with a sweet and tangy profile. Jack Daniels sauce, now just known as TGI Fridays Whiskey Glaze, is the original sauce that made this line famous.

Spiked with relatively small amounts of Jack Daniels bourbon, both sauces are cooked long enough for all alcohol to be burned off and not leave an overpowering whiskey flavor. They are also fairly sweet, which makes them both appealing to a wide variety of diners.

Why You’ll Love This Jack Daniel’s Original BBQ Sauce

A sweet and spicy sauce that tastes good on almost anything- what’s not to love!

• No high fructose corn syrup – This homemade sauce is made with only the finest ingredients, no yucky preservatives or fake sugar.
• Touch of Jack Daniel flavor – The unique mellow flavor of jack daniel is the secret ingredient that gives this sauce that special flavor.
• No gluten – As long as the ingredients you’re using are gluten free, this sauce is a great gluten free bbq sauce you can keep in the fridge.

Ingredients

The only ingredient we didn’t use in this sauce was caramel color which is why the bottled sauce will be a deeper burgundy than yours. And, of course, the preservatives.

• Dark brown sugar- Light brown sugar can also be used, but the heavy molasses notes do give this sauce its tacky consistency.
• Water– To help the sauce not thicken too much or scald during the cooking process.
• Apple cider vinegar & white vinegar- Both are used in the original, but if you just want to use one or the other, but my guest, just use the same volume.
• Tomato paste– Tomato paste isn’t sweetened, but still has that rich ripe tomato flavor. Ketchup can be used, but the sauce will be slightly more sweet.
• Pineapple concentrate– This is the frozen concentrate you find in the frozen juice section near the orange juice. Using a concentrate provides deep fruity flavors but without the fibrous texture from crushed pineapple. This also eliminates the need for an immersion blender (stick blender).
• Jack Daniels whiskey– After cooking, the alcohol will burn off, leaving nothing but notable whiskey undertones.
• Liquid smoke– Gasp. Yep, the original uses hickory flavors, so we added some of our own too! In some stores, this can be found in the spice section and others in the BBQ sauce section. It isn’t meant to be used alone but adds a smoky flavor and scent to anything it is used in.
• Yellow mustard– Just plain old mustard.
• Coarse kosher salt– If using fine sea salt, reduce by half.
• Onion powder & garlic powder– Provides flavor without bits and the need to smooth.
• Turmeric– this was a shocker to me too, but it makes sense. It is earthy but gives intense color.
• Cornstarch– To thicken and give it the glossy finish.

How to Make Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce Recipe

You are going to love how easy it is to make this Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey sauce.

1. Combine ingredients. Add all ingredients except the cornstarch and water to a bowl and mix together. 
2. Add to saucepan. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and allow it to simmer until it reduces by half.
3. Make cornstarch slurry. Make a slurry by whisking together cornstarch and water. 
4. Add slurry to sauce. Add the slurry to the saucepan, and whisk to combine. 
5. Enjoy! Serve immediately or cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator. 

How to Use Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce

You can use this zipped up sauce the same way you would use any barbecue sauce. A few ideas:

• Proteins– chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp will all be better with a basting of barbecue sauce. Whether it’s in the oven or on the grill, slather your seafood and meat with this sauce for a delicious coating and some caramelization.
• Dipping sauce– instead of covering your cooking food with the sauce, use it as an accoutrement to whatever meal you’re serving. Great for chicken nuggets, fish sticks, chicken fingers, hot dogs, french fries, pork chops or hamburgers.
• Meatloaf– some people prefer ketchup spread on their meatloaf but bbq sauce is an amazing substitute.
• Chili– adding barbecue sauce to chili while cooking gives it depth with the smoky sweetness mingling with the earthy flavors of cumin and other ingredients.
• Baked beans– baked beans are blessed by the addition of bbq sauce, especially when they are slow-cooked to let all of the flavors infuse into the beans.
• Wings– sure, you can cover your chicken breasts and thighs with sauce but fry up some wings and then toss them in this sauce for a change from the traditional buffalo sauce.
• Meatballs– make a batch of meatballs, toss them in this, and provide some toothpicks and you have one of the easiest appetizers available.
• Pizza– Brush this sauce on your favorite pizza dough for a pizza sauce that goes beyond the traditional use.
• Nachos– You could drizzle this sauce on top of nachos or tacos for a robust finish and keen balanced flavor.

Of course, there are endless additional uses for this original bbq sauce jack daniel’s original bbq sauce sauce. Be sure to have a bottle at your annual summer bbq to start a new fine tradition.

Variations

There are plenty of ways to customize this Jack Daniel’s bbq sauce recipe to make it your own.

• Worcestershire– this hard-to-pronounce sauce will amp up any recipe with tons of umami flavor, making it earthier and delicious.
• Jalapenos– if you like a sweet/spicy combination (but not too spicy), dice up just a few jarred jalapenos and toss them in the sauce while cooking.
• Cumin– cumin is a great way to build earthy and rich flavor in anything you choose to use it in.
• Minced garlic– instead of garlic powder, use minced fresh garlic for a kick. Your sauce will be less smooth, so be prepared for that; or use an immersion blender to get the texture you want.
• Cayenne– if you really want to amp up the heat, sprinkle a little cayenne to make this a spicy sauce.

Storage and Freezing

How to Store Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce

Just like most BBQ sauces, leftover Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it.

Can I Freeze Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce?

To freeze, you can use airtight storage containers or freezer bags. A convenient way to keep multiple bags of sauce stored is fill freezer bags, then lay them flat to freeze. After completely frozen, the bags can remain stored flat. You can also save space by stacking them or storing them vertically.

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Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce Recipe

This EASY Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce is a heady sauce that is more tangy than it is spicy. The sugars and fruit make it sticky and sweet!

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword jack daniel’s bbq sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 3 cups

Calories 1304kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup tomato paste 6 ounces
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup pineapple concentrate
• 1/4 cup Jack Daniels whiskey
• 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

• Combine the brown sugar, water, both kinds of vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple concentrate, whiskey, Liquid Smoke, mustard, salt, onion and garlic powder and turmeric in a medium saucepan. Whisk to combine.
• Heat over medium heat until filly combined and mixture reduces by half and thickens.
• Whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then whisk into the BBQ sauce.
• Remove from heat and use hot or allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 1304kcal | Carbohydrates: 279g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4163mg | Potassium: 2516mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 244g | Vitamin A: 3010IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 9mg

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The very first time I made this chipotle sauce recipe, I couldn’t help but exclaim: “Holy cow, that’s good!” And I’m not the only one — this easy sauce is hands-down one of our favorite condiments in our house.  

Subtly spicy, sweet, and a little bit tangy, this creamy sauce is always a hit. Of course, it’s perfect for tacos, fajitas, burrito bowls, arepas con queso and quesadillas, but once you try it you may find yourself slathering it on all of your savory foods from hamburgers to grilled chicken.

Is Chipotle Sauce from Chipotle?

First, let’s talk about what this sauce is not! It isn’t a copycat version of any type of sauce at the fast-casual chain Chipotle. We love pretty much anything from that spot, but it’s not the inspiration for this particular recipe. But if you’re looking for something like that, you can check out my dupe for Chipotle’s salad dressing. 

This chipotle cream sauce is made with a base of Greek yogurt which gives it a touch of tanginess and a rich and creamy consistency. The yogurt is blended with chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to add heat and smoky flavor, honey for a bit of sweetness, and lime juice to give it a fresh bright finish.

It checks off all the boxes when it comes to being a balanced sauce, and it’s an amazing way to level up anything from nachos and enchiladas to salmon or steak. Or use it as a dipping sauce from Cajun Crispy Fried Onions, Air Fryer French Fries or Beer Battered Onion Rings.

Why Is Chipotle Adobo Sauce Special?

Trust me — this sauce is going to knock your socks off! Here’s why.

• Super simple. All you need is a few ingredients and a food processor and you’ll have this easy sauce ready in a snap. 
• Balanced flavor. There’s something for everyone in this sauce! It has a bit of heat, a little tanginess, and some sweetness, too. 
• Jazz up anything. From meats and veggies to salads and soups, you can use this sauce to take tons of meals to the next level
• Great for many diets. Whether your family members or guests are leading a low-carb, gluten-free, or vegetarian lifestyle, this sauce will fit into their diet. Note: While all of the ingredients are inherently gluten-free, do check the labels to make sure there’s no chance of contamination from other foods where the food is processed.

Ingredients

All you need is a handful of simple ingredients to put together this homemade chipotle sauce.

• Plain Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt balances the heat of the chipotle peppers and adds a tangy richness to the sauce. Plus, it helps to make the sauce thick and creamy.
• Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce – The peppers and sauce give the sauce its smoky and spicy flavors. Adobo sauce is a rustic and bold sauce made from a blend of dried ancho and guajillo chiles, tomatoes, vinegar, onions, garlic, and spices. A little goes a long way!
• Minced Garlic – If you’re a garlic lover, feel free to increase the amount that you use. Just be sure to mince your fresh garlic finely and uniformly so that it evenly disperses in the sauce. And, of course, use fresh!
• Fresh Lime Juice – Citrus adds a layer of zesty flavor and brightens.
• Honey – Honey gives the sauce sweetness, balancing out the heat and smokiness.
• Coarse Kosher Salt – Salt brings out the flavor of the rest of the ingredients.

How to Make Chipotle Sauce

This sauce comes together in mere minutes and only dirties one dish — it doesn’t get much easier than this! 

1. Add ingredients to food processor. Pour all of the ingredients into a small food processor or blender. 
2. Blend until the ingredients are completely combined — some chunks may remain in the sauce. 
3. Enjoy. Use your adobo chipotle sauce recipe immediately or refrigerate until ready to slather on something delicious.

What To Serve Chipotle Sauce With

If I’m being honest, I could literally just eat this off of a spoon! But some more practical ways to use it are to spread it on tacos, put a dollop or two on a Mexican salad or chicken tortilla soup, or get your day off to a sweet and spicy start by adding it to breakfast burritos.

You don’t have to reserve it for Mexican-inspired meals, though. You can also slather it on sandwiches and burgers or mix it with sour cream and cream cheese to make a dip for french fries or tortilla chips.

It’s also the perfect condiment for dressing up any protein from pork and chicken to beef and seafood. And don’t sleep on tossing roasted veggies in it, too! It also taste awesome with our Mexican Crema recipe- chipotle heats it up, while crema cools it down.

Variations

While I love the balance of this sauce just as it is, you can adjust it in lots of ways to create a completely unique flavor profile. 

• Sweetener – Drizzle in a little agave or maple syrup in place of the honey. 
• Citrus – Instead of lime, add lemon or orange juice. For more concentrated citrus flavor, use a bit of the zest, too. 
• Heat – For more spicy flavor, toss in some diced jalapenos or other chili peppers.
• Fresh Herbs – Chop up some cilantro, parsley, or Thai basil to blend with the other ingredients. 
• Mayonnaise – You can add mayo to give it an even richer consistency. If you do, avoid freezing the sauce because it will not retain its consistency when thawed.
• Spice – Sprinkle in a little cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder or other spices.

Storage and Freezing

This sauce stores well so you can make it on the weekend and use it almost all week! Since it only takes a minute to make, you can easily make the sauce right before you serve it.

But, if you want to give time for the flavors to come together, you can make it and store a few days ahead of when you’re intending to use it — just give it a good stir before serving. 

How to Store Chipotle Sauce

Store the sauce in an airtight container or a mason jar in the fridge for up to five days.

Can I Freeze Chipotle Sauce?

You can freeze the chipotle sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. 

Common Questions About Chipotle Sauce

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Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Subtly spicy, sweet, and a little bit tangy, this creamy chipotle sauce is always a hit. Use it on tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, and more!

Course Sauce

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chipotle sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups

Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Instructions

• Place the yogurt, chipotle peppers in sauce, garlic, lime juice, honey and salt into a small food processor and blend well until combined. The sauce might still have a few small bits, that is ok.
• Chill until ready to use or use immediately.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg

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This spicy peanut sauce recipe is one of my favorite ways to take a simple meal to the next level and I always get asked for the recipe when I serve it at parties. The total time to make the sauce clocks in at only a couple minutes but the results taste like you spent way more time in the kitchen.

Similar to a pad thai sauce, this spicy peanut sauce is a popular dipping sauce for dishes like chicken satay or for lettuce wraps but there are tons of other ways to serve it.

Spread it on a wrap for a decadent sandwich, spoon it over veggies and meats, or set it out as a dip for tons of other types of appetizers — no one will be able to resist it!

What is Spicy Peanut Sauce?

Peanut sauce itself originated in Asia and is still eaten in many countries across the continent, most often with barbecued meats. It’s a balanced sauce with creamy peanut butter that’s blended with acidic, sweet, and salty ingredients. 

For this peanut sauce recipe, we’ve added in hot chile sauce to also make it spicy. You can adjust it for the palates in your household, or leave it out altogether if you prefer.

What Sets This Sauce Apart 

There are lots of Asian-inspired sauces that you can use for dipping, drizzling, and spreading, but this one has a few things that set it apart from the rest. 

• Protein-Packed – Peanut sauce has plenty of protein from the peanut butter, making it a great addition to a healthy meal, especially if it’s post-workout.
• Flavor Profile – There are few other easy sauces with such a complex flavor profile, and even fewer that incorporate such rich peanut flavor. 

Ingredients

While there are a decent amount of ingredients in this sauce, they all come together super quickly in this recipe. Plus, most of them are pantry staples.

• Creamy Peanut Butter – The peanut butter is the base of the sauce. I like using creamy peanut butter for a silky smooth sauce but if you want to add some texture you can substitute crunchy peanut butter. 
• Light Coconut Milk – Coconut milk helps to thin out the peanut butter and gives the sauce some richness. It also adds a subtle sweetness.
• Less-Sodium Soy Sauce – Using reduced-sodium soy sauce allows you to infuse umami flavor into the peanut sauce without overpowering it with saltiness. 
• Garlic Cloves – Garlic cloves give the peanut sauce its slightly pungent flavor.
• Light Brown Sugar – Brown sugar is key for adding a bit of rich sweetness. If you prefer an even more rich, sweet flavor, use dark brown sugar instead.
• Rice Vinegar – Rice vinegar adds a bit of acidity to balance out the other ingredients. 
• Water – Adding water thins the sauce and makes it easier to blend all of the ingredients together. You can adjust the water so that you reach your own desired consistency.
• Lime Juice – Citrus works in conjunction with the vinegar to balance the sauce while also adding bright flavor. Since you’ll be using lime zest, too, it’s best to use the juice of a fresh lime rather than using a store-bought variety.
• Hot Chile Sauce – While this is optional if you want to add some spice to the sauce, this is a great way to do it. Feel free to experiment with the amount and taste as you go.
• Lime Zest – The zest from the lime gives the sauce a more concentrated lime flavor. 

What To Serve With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Peanut sauce can be used as a dip, spread, salad dressing, or topping to dress up lots of dishes! We love to spread it on bread for sandwiches and burgers and spoon it over roasted or steamed veggies (like broccoli) or proteins like baked chicken thighs, tofu, or pork.

You can also toss the sauce with stir fry noodles, pour it over a simple side salad, or use it instead of vinegar or mayo to make a fun twist on coleslaw. As a dipping sauce, the possibilities are nearly endless — you can serve it alongside raw veggies, Chinese dumplings, crab rangoons, or spring rolls. 

For parties or game day, you can also drizzle it over top of a Thai-style pizza or use it instead of Buffalo sauce on chicken wings.

How to Make Spicy Peanut Sauce

Jazzing up weeknight dinners doesn’t get much easier than making this quick and simple sauce. With just a few minutes of prep time, this sauce the ultimate timesaving trick to elevate a meal.

1. Add ingredients to food processor. Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a small food processor or blender. 
2. Combine until smooth. Pulse until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth. 
3. Add to bowl and serve. Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate. 

Variations

Once you’ve made this sauce as a base, you can get crafty with customizations. 

• Heat – For a spicier kick, increase the amount of hot chile sauce or add crushed red pepper flakes. 
• Texture – Add some crunchiness to the sauce by stirring in some crushed peanuts. 
• Garlic –  Increase the garlicky flavor by sprinkling in some garlic powder or doubling the amount of garlic. Or, roast the garlic before adding it to the sauce. 
• Sauces – Add a splash of Worcestershire or extra soy sauce for more umami flavor. 
• Herbs and Spices – Sprinkle in chopped fresh cilantro or grate in fresh ginger. 
• Almonds – Instead of peanut butter, substitute almond butter if you have allergies to be concerned about or just want a different flavor profile.
• Citrus – Swap out the lime juice and use lemon juice instead.
• Tamari – For a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce, try using tamari.

Storage and Freezing

This spicy sauce stores well in both the fridge and freezer so don’t shy away from making a little (or a lot!) extra so you have it handy when a craving pops up.

How to Store Spicy Peanut Sauce

This sauce is great for meal prep — you can quickly make it and then store it to enjoy throughout the week.

Store the sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week. 

How to Freeze Peanut Sauce

Place the sauce in a resealable freezer bag or freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. You can also store it in a silicone ice cube tray for smaller servings that you can easily pop out when you need them.

Common Questions About Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

This easy Spicy Peanut Sauce is balanced sauce with creamy peanut butter that’s blended with acidic, sweet, and salty ingredients!

Course Sauce

Cuisine Asian

Keyword spicy peanut sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups

Calories 464kcal

Equipment

• small food processor

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1-3 hot chile sauce , optional
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

• Place the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, water, lime juice, chile sauce and lime zest into a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
• Use immediately or chill until ready to use.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

Notes

Chicken Skewers:
1 pound chicken tenderloins
1/2 cup less-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, grated
Marinate chicken for 12-24 hours, remove from marinade and thread through skewers. Discard remaining marinade.
Heat a large skillet, grill pan or grill grates to medium heat. Oil well.
Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve with the peanut sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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