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Fiery Herbed Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery herbed barbecue sauce! Perfect for grilling, baking, or broiling chicken, this recipe creates roughly 2 cups of a flavorful marinade that's both sweet and spicy. The blend of brown sugar, cider vinegar, and herbs creates a complex flavor profile that will leave you wanting more. Get ready for juicy, intensely flavored chicken!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 239.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Fiery Herbed Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Fiery Herbed Barbecue Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules.
  2. Whisk in 1 cup ketchup, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more cayenne pepper for extra heat, brown sugar for sweetness, or vinegar for tanginess.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

9g

Carbs

10g

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