Best 7 Smokey Chipotle Orange Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Smokey chipotle orange barbecue sauce is a bold and flavorful condiment that combines smoky chipotles, juicy oranges, and a blend of spices, creating a versatile sauce perfect for adding depth and complexity to a variety of dishes. Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast, a grill master, or simply seeking a unique and delicious sauce to elevate your meals, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the ultimate smokey chipotle orange barbecue sauce, complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and expert tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF RIBS WITH ORANGE BBQ SAUCE



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I don't think beef ribs get enough BBQ love, usually because people don't cook them long enough, so they are too chewy. Well, not these babies, they're fall-off-the-bone tender.

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 racks center-cut beef ribs (8 or 9 pounds total)
1 sweet onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rings
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cracked mustard seed
1/2 cup paprika
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1/4 cup granulated garlic
Orange BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Begin by toasting the fennel seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Toast for 4 or 5 minutes, until they become fragrant; toss occasionally as they toast so they don't burn. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
  • Rinse the ribs in cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Unless your butcher has already done so, remove the membrane from the back and trim off any excess fat. Combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Coat both sides of the meat with a heavy layer of the dry rub. Refrigerate overnight, uncovered.
  • Heat half the grill to medium to create indirect heat.
  • Set out a few large sheets of foil (one for each slab). Divide the sliced onion and thyme between the sheets and spread them out evenly. Place 1 rack on each sheet, meat side down, and fold the foil over to form a sealed pouch around each rack. Place each pouch on a roasting tray (to keep foil from getting pierced and letting steam out) and grill it over indirect heat for 2 hours.
  • Open the foil and peel it back so the ribs are exposed. Carefully turn the meat over so the meat side is on top, then cook for 1 1/2 hours with the foil open. When done, the ribs will be tender and the meat will have shrunk back from the bones.
  • For the last 10 minutes, remove the ribs from the foil and place them directly on the hot side of the grill. Brush with the Orange BBQ Sauce and allow the heat to caramelize the sauce and crisp the exterior, then flip the ribs and brush the other side for the final 5 minutes. Serve with additional sauce.
  • Whisk together all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until it reaches a ketchup-like consistency.

CHIPOTLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Chipotle peppers add a little heat-while orange marmalade brings sweetness-to bottled barbecue sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup barbecue sauce
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-ounce can), chopped
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm sauce with grilled chicken or pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/4 Cup, Sodium 740 mg

SMOKIN' JACK BBQ SAUCE



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A slightly smoky and tangy sauce with a kick at the end. Goes great with beef, pork, and chicken. Try it on a pulled pork sandwich with some sweet cabbage slaw.

Provided by BIG CHAD

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

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups ketchup
6 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup molasses
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)
2 tablespoons liquid hickory smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • Combine the ketchup, chipotle peppers in their sauce, apple cider vinegar, molasses, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, whiskey, and liquid smoke flavoring in a large pot, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook the sauce for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 more minutes, stirring often. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 701.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

SWEET AND SMOKY BARBEQUE SAUCE



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Use this toward the end of cooking as you would for any BBQ meat such as pork, ribs, or chicken. I have even used it on beef and hamburgers, sausages, hot dogs, or anything you want, for the most part. I use it on everything from ribs to roasts to hamburgers to hot dogs. Even goes good with a good old classic grilled cheese sandwich. This is a great all-round BBQ sauce. Use right away or cool to room temperature, transfer to jars or containers, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months in the fridge.

Provided by ALLY71

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

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup honey
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons rum
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, rum, mustard, liquid smoke, ground chile, black pepper, garlic powder, and allspice together in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sauce is smooth and brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir ketchup into sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is dark and thickened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

BIRD'S ORANGE CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCE



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If you like sweet with lots and lots of heat, this is a great sauce. I created this for Buddha and my nephew, since they never seem to get enough 'fire' for their tastebuds. Serve your grilled meat with ranch dressing at the table for a wonderful new level of flavor. (It's also great for your guests who need the heat turned down). Enjoy :)

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 1/2 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (entire contents)
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Using a small food processor or an immulsion blender, mix all ingredients well. Simmer over low heat in a small saucepan until reduced and thickened to your liking, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Grill chicken, pork, ribs, or even burgers. Brush with sauce the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.

SMOKEY CHIPOTLE ORANGE BARBECUE SAUCE



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I came up with this delicious barbecue sauce trying to keep in mind what I could have on hand in the pantry or in the freezer in a pinch. Use this as a finishing sauce (not a marinade) during the last 7-10 minutes if grilling or the last 30 minutes if cooking in the oven.

Provided by Karens Krazy Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (or ginger juice, 1 inch of frozen thawed, see below)
4 garlic cloves
1 small red onion

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and puree in a food processor and blend until smooth. Bring to a boil in a tall saucepan, drop to a low simmer and cook, stirring often, until thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Two chipotle make this lightly smokey and spicy. Use more if you like things spicy! Freeze the left over chipotle from the can in a covered ice cube tray or pressed flat in freezer safe plastic wrap for future use.
  • Freeze the left over fresh ginger washed, air dried, not peeled and cut into one inch pieces. When you need 2 tsps, just take out an inch, let it defrost in a small bowl and squeeze out the juice. Fantastic!
  • This is enough to cover one whole chicken or 2 baby back ribs with some sauce left over for those who want a little more -- .

SMOKY ORANGE BARBECUE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan, plus some for drizzling
1 small onion, chopped
3 chipotle peppers (smoky hot peppers) in adobo sauce, found in cans in Mexican foods section 1/2 cup ketchup, eyeball it
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1 orange, zested and cut into wedges, for garnish
1 cup chicken broth
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetable oil, for drizzling
Grill seasoning or salt and freshly ground black pepper
Romaine lettuce
Sliced red onions
4 crusty rolls, split, toasted and buttered
Red Cabbage, Beet and Currant Slaw Salad, recipe follows
Crispy Topped Bacon and Green Onion Baked Beans, recipe follows
1 pound red cabbage, cored, shredded
1 can sliced beets, drained and sliced
1 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup dried currants, a couple of handfuls
1/2 cup water
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup apple cider or white vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup prepared red currant jelly
1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup plain bread crumbs
4 scallions, thinly sliced
Coarse black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans prepared barbecued baked beans, about 4 cups

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan or griddle pan over medium high heat.
  • Heat a small saucepan over moderate heat. Add oil and onion. Saute onion in oil for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are soft. Combine chipotle peppers in adobo, ketchup, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and chicken broth in a blender. Blend on high until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce into saucepan with onion and heat to a bubble. Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Coat chicken lightly with a drizzle of oil and season breasts with grill seasoning blend or salt and pepper. Grill 5 to 6 minutes on the first side, turn. Remove 1/2of the barbecue sauce to a small bowl and baste chicken liberally with it. Turn chicken after 4 minutes, coat with sauce again and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To serve sandwiches, slice grilled chicken on an angle and fan out 1 breast on each bun bottom. Spoon remaining sauce from saucepan over the sliced chicken. Serve open faced with the lettuce and red onions setting on bun tops to the side. Pair these sandwiches with your favorite sides or, with Red Cabbage Slaw and Crispy Topped Baked Beans.
  • Combine cabbage and beets in a mixing or salad bowl. Sprinkle the slaw salad with walnuts. Bring the remaining ingredients to a simmer in a small pot: currants, water, lemon juice, vinegar and brown sugar. Simmer 5 minutes to dissolve sugar and transfer mixture to a bowl. Whisk in currant jelly and oil. Pour dressing over the slaw salad. Toss salad to coat evenly with dressing. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve or, stored chilled up to 3 days.
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 5 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy
  • In a medium skillet over medium high heat, brown bacon but do not fully crisp the pieces. Remove the skillet from heat and toss bread crumbs in the pan with the bacon and drippings. Add scallions to the bread crumbs and bacon and season the mixture with cracked black pepper, to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Add 2 cans of barbecued beans or extra spicy beans to a shallow casserole dish. Top with bacon and bread crumb mixture and place in oven. Bake 15 minutes or until top is crispy and beans are bubbly.
  • Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers to create a complex flavor profile. Chipotle peppers provide a smoky heat, while orange habaneros add a fruity sweetness. If you like it hotter, you can also add a few cayenne peppers.
  • Roast the chili peppers before using them. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more digestible.
  • Use fresh orange juice and zest for the best flavor. Bottled orange juice and zest will not provide the same depth of flavor.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Use the sauce on grilled or roasted chicken, pork, or fish. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for chicken wings or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This smoky chipotle orange barbecue sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and spicy. It's easy to make and can be used on a variety of dishes. Whether you're grilling chicken, pork, or fish, or just looking for a delicious dipping sauce, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new barbecue sauce to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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