Spicy Orange Bbq Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this tangy and sweet Spicy Orange BBQ Sauce! Perfect for grilling chicken, ribs, or anything that craves a fiery kick. The longer it simmers, the bolder the spice becomes – customize it to your perfect level of heat! A touch of orange zest brightens the flavor, but use sparingly to avoid overpowering the other delicious notes. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 134.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Orange Bbq Sauce

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How to Make Spicy Orange Bbq Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. The longer you simmer, the spicier it will become.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in chili powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Start with the smaller amount of spices and gradually add more to achieve your preferred level of spiciness.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more brown sugar for extra sweetness or more spices for extra heat.
  6. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Enjoy on grilled chicken, ribs, pork, or even as a dipping sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

74 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

9g

Carbs

9g

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