Best 12 Spicy Tomato Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a sauce that tantalizes taste buds with its fiery embrace and captivating tang: spicy tomato barbecue sauce. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors, a harmonious blend of sweet, smoky, and piquant notes that elevates any dish it graces. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook looking to add some excitement to your meals, this versatile sauce is your passport to a world of gastronomic adventures.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested 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

NICELY SPICY BBQ SAUCE



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Grace note: The use of different chiles brings depth and roundness to this sauce. If you like it even spicier, feel free to leave in some or all of the seeds from the chipotles and ancho.

Provided by Sean Timberlake

Categories     condiment

Time 2h30m

Yield About 3 pints

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 qts tomato puree
2 c. chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp hot pepper flakes
1 ancho chile, stemmed and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 ancho chile, stemmed and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 to 3 dry chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tsp. celery seeds
3 Tbsp salt
10 whole peppercorns
1/4 c. bourbon
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dry ginger
1 Tbsp dry mustard
1/2 c. maple syrup

Steps:

  • Infuse the sauce: Combine the tomato puree, onion, garlic, hot pepper flake, ancho, chipotle, celery seeds and salt in a large, nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until all the vegetables and dry chiles are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the jars and lids: Wash all jars and lids thoroughly with soap and water and rinse well. Fill your canner with enough water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch and bring to a simmer. Using a pair of canning tongs, lower the jars in gently, tilting them to fill with the hot water. In a small saucepan, keep some water warm but not boiling; place the lids in the water. Have an additional kettle of water on to boil.
  • Strain the sauce: Ladle the sauce into a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or other container, pressing with the back of the ladle to extract as much sauce while leaving solids behind. Alternatively, use a food mill for the same effect. Once strained, return the sauce to the saucepan.
  • Finish the sauce: Place the peppercorns in a tea infuser or cheesecloth sachet, and add to the sauce. Add the bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, mustard and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or scorching, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove the sachet of peppercorns, and remove sauce from heat.
  • Fill and close the jars: Using canning tongs, remove the jars from the canner, carefully pouring the water back into the canner. Set next to the sauce in the saucepan. Turn the heat under the canner to high. Use a ladle to pour the sauce into the jars through a canning funnel, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a clean chopstick around the inside of the jar to dislodge any trapped air. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel. Place the lids on, and screw on the rings until just finger-tight.
  • Seal the jars: Using canning tongs, gently transfer the jars to the canner, taking care to keep them vertical. When all the jars are in the canner, there should be at least 1 inch of water covering them; if you need more, add water from the kettle until the jars are sufficiently covered. Bring the water to a full rolling boil, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and cool: Using canning tongs, gently remove the jars from the canner and transfer them to a kitchen towel or cooling rack, again keeping them vertical. Do not set hot jars directly on to cool counter surfaces. Leave to cool, undisturbed, for at least 12 hours. If any of the jars do not seal when cool, reprocess using the method above, or refrigerate and use immediately.
  • Label and store: Add a label to the lid or side of your jar, noting the date it was canned. Remove the rings and store jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.

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.)

SIMPLE SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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This is an easy tasty barbecue sauce made with ingredients you probably have on hand. From the Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons oil
1/2-1 small onion, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook onion in oil till tender - a few minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients, heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Can be used to baste any type of meat you might want to grill or broil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 3699.3, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 71.8, Protein 2.9

BASIC SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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This sauce can be used for spaghetti, ravioli, chicken Parmesan, or anything Italian! It's very quick and very easy! Anything from seasoning to spices can be adjusted without compromising the basic flavor of the sauce. Sometimes we add bell peppers or tomatoes with green chiles. Add anything you like.

Provided by SUNNILOVE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic and cook and stir another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt. Cook until completely heated, another 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 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.

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 AND SPICY BBQ SAUCE



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This sweet and spicy BBQ sauce is perfect for using on your chicken wings. It's super simple to make. My family loves wings tossed in this sauce and I hope yours will too!

Provided by Christopher Webb

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Mix honey, barbecue sauce, Sriracha, and soy sauce together in a small bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 377 mg

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.

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

SMOKY-SWEET BARBECUE SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tomato, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, dark brown sugar, garlic powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chili flakes, salt

Provided by Newell Ball

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 (16-ounce) jars

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 lb tomato, peeled- (about 5 quarts)
3 cups onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
½ cup bourbon
2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili flakes,
2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a large stock pot and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are very soft. Working in batches, puree vegetables until smooth with Harvest Pro food mill or in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Return tomato mixture to the pot and add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Lower heat and simmer until thickened and darker in color, about 1½-2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • Prepare boiling water canner while sauce is cooking. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.
  • Ladle hot BBQ sauce into a hot jar leaving a ½-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band; adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
  • Process jars for 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid, let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal. They should not flex when center is pressed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 74 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the sauce. Roasting intensifies the tomato flavor and makes the sauce more complex.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers. This will give your sauce a more nuanced heat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. This is a great way to customize your sauce to your own taste.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a while. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Spicy tomato barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for chicken, pork, beef, and even vegetables. The sauce is also great for dipping or using as a marinade. With a little experimentation, you can easily create a spicy tomato barbecue sauce that is perfect for your taste.

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