This bold and flavorful smoky Tex-Mex BBQ sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. It will add a nice kick to grilled ribs and chicken. Drizzle this homemade barbecue sauce on pulled pork or burnt ends for a delicious treat!

This delicious sauce has a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that complement a variety of proteins, including meat substitutes. The zesty citrus flavor complements the earthy spices, sweet brown sugar, and rich tomato base. Try this BBQ sauce at your next cookout and treat your guests to a burst of Texas-style flavor!

Ingredients

• Ketchup
• 2 medium jalapeno peppers (sub with serrano for spicier sauce)
• Garlic
• Vegetable oil
• Fresh lime juice
• Dark brown sugar
• Chili powder
• Powdered cumin
• Ground coriander
• Onion powder
• Smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper

Making a Tex-Mex BBQ Sauce

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add minced jalapenos and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until it becomes fragrant.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan.
• Simmer sauce over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low as needed.
• Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes before using.
• Store leftover BBQ sauce in an airtight container or lidded jar for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

How to use it

• Apply this Smoky Tex-Mex BBQ Sauce to smoked ribs and chicken during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.
• We recommend applying it in thin layers Brush on a small amount, and repeat the process in 5 minute intervals. Doing this will allow the BBQ sauce to caramelize.

You use this sauce as a condiment for pulled pork or chopped brisket sandwiches. We also recommend using it on wings, burgers, or smoked meatballs.

More BBQ sauce recipes!

• Texas BBQ Sauce
• Smoked Brisket Sauce
• Memphis Barbecue Sauce

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Smoky Tex-Mex BBQ Sauce

This bold and flavorful smoky Tex-Mex BBQ sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. It will add a nice kick to grilled ribs and chicken or drizzle on pulled pork or burnt ends for a delicious treat!

Course Sauces

Cuisine American BBQ

Keyword BBQ sauce, Tex-Mex BBQ Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Cups

Calories 279kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and minced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Next, add minced jalapenos and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until it becomes fragrant.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low as needed.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool for 10 minutes before using.
• If making this Tex-Mex BBQ sauce ahead of time, place it in a well-sealed jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• Warm BBQ sauce before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 2789mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 2109IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg

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