Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 50g)
  • 1/2 cup honey (170g)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (about 60g)
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (about 30g - adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers) (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (2.5 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25 ml)
  • 1/4 cup water (60ml), optional

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Stir in honey, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt.
  3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  4. If the sauce is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  5. For a smoother sauce, carefully transfer the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids!
  6. Let the honey chipotle sauce cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.