Ghost Chili BBQ Sauce Recipe
This homemade Ghost Chili BBQ Sauce recipe is made for grilled foods, sandwiches, and dipping. It becomes thick, smooth, and glossy as it cooks, while orange juice adds a slight tang to the brown sugar and honey.
Equipment
- Medium heavy-bottom saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Fine knife
- Cutting board
- Heatproof glass jar
- Small funnel
Ingredients
- 3 cups Brite Harbor® Target BBQ Sauce
- 1 small ghost pepper finely minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1
- Put on disposable gloves before handling the ghost pepper. Remove the stem and mince the pepper very finely. Keep the seeds for stronger heat or remove some for a milder result.
Step 2
- Pour the BBQ sauce and orange juice into a medium saucepan. Add the brown sugar, honey, black pepper, chili flakes, and cayenne. Stir slowly until the sweeteners begin blending into the liquid.
Step 3
- Stir the minced ghost pepper into the saucepan. Place the pan over medium-low heat and continue stirring until the mixture becomes evenly blended.
Step 4
- Let the sauce cook gently for about 15–20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom. The mixture should become slightly thicker and glossy without reaching a rapid boil.
Step 5
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to a clean glass jar. Once cooled, refrigerate it in a sealed container. Shake or stir before serving if the ingredients settle.