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The Perfect Smoky and Hot Chipotle Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce Recipe!

The Perfect Smoky and Hot Chipotle Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce Recipe!

By Mona @ Far From The Farm!
January 29, 2026
Smoky, tangy chipotle honey mustard BBQ sauce with Carolina-style flavor with a kick. Easy to make and perfect for grilling! 
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Makes: 1 x 320ml bottle
Approximate cost $1.25
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 x 320ml bottle
Course: Ingredient, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 642
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup runny honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1-2 tbsp chipotle hot sauce - adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Funnel
  • Squeeze bottle or airtight container

Method
 

Combine the ingredients
  1. Add the mustard, honey, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dark chili powder, and chipotle hot sauce to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until smooth
  1. Whisk everything together until fully combined and smooth. The vinegar smell will be strong at first, but it softens as the sauce rests.
Taste and adjust
  1. Taste the sauce and adjust the heat if needed.• 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce gives gentle warmth• 2 tablespoons adds a bolder kickStep
Store
  1. Pour into a squeeze bottle or airtight container, use a funnel if you can as it's a thinner type of BBQ sauce. Refrigerate before using for best flavor.

Notes

  • This sauce is intentionally thinner than store bought BBQ sauces
  • Shake or stir before each use as natural separation can occur
  • Flavor deepens after a few hours in the fridge
 

Storage

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months
  • Not suitable for freezing
  • Keep tightly sealed for best flavor
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 642kcalCarbohydrates: 145gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3889mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 9gSugar: 130gVitamin A: 394IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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