Honey Chipotle Sauce

Looking for a bold, smoky, and slightly sweet sauce to level up your meals? This Honey Chipotle Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet honey, smoky chipotle, and tangy vinegar, making it an ideal dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze for meats, veggies, and more.

Best of all? It takes just 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook!

Why You’ll Love This Honey Chipotle Sauce

✔️ Easy to make – Ready in just 25 minutes
✔️ Versatile – Use it as a glaze, dip, or marinade
✔️ Balanced flavor – Sweet from honey, smoky from chipotle, and tangy from vinegar

Ingredients You’ll Need

🥄 Sweet & Smoky Base:

  • ½ cup honey 🍯
  • ¼ cup ketchup 🍅

🔥 Bold & Spicy Flavor:

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt & pepper to taste

How to Make Honey Chipotle Sauce

Step 1: Mix the Ingredients

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 2: Heat It Up

  • Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sauce starts to bubble.

Step 3: Simmer & Thicken

  • Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 4: Cool & Store

  • Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

How to Use Honey Chipotle Sauce

🔥 Glaze it on: Chicken, ribs, pork chops, or roasted veggies
🌮 Drizzle it over: Tacos, burgers, or sandwiches
🍟 Dip into it: Fries, onion rings, or chicken tenders
🥗 Mix it into: Salad dressings or coleslaw for a smoky-sweet twist

Final Thoughts

This easy homemade Honey Chipotle Sauce is packed with sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors, making it a must-have for any meal. Whether you’re grilling, dipping, or drizzling, this sauce brings the perfect kick every time!

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