Habanero BBQ Sauce

This sweet and spicy barbecue sauce is not for the faint of heart. With several habanero peppers, red pepper flakes, and cayenne, keep a large glass of water nearby!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 106 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons white pepper
• 4 cups cider vinegar
• 4 habanero peppers, minced (wear gloves)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring vinegar to a boil in a saucepan; add habanero peppers, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, mustard, white pepper, and seasoned salt. Allow mixture to return to a boil, then stir in brown sugar and ketchup.

Step 2

Boil sauce for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Cool and serve.