Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce

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This homemade Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Made with ripe peaches, fiery habanero peppers, tomato sauce, onion, and brown sugar, this sauce adds a vibrant kick to your favorite grilled meats.

If you’re looking for less heat, check out these bbq sauce recipes! Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Ancho-Orange Barbecue Sauce, and Guinness Barbecue Sauce.

Juicy and delicious peaches always remind me of summer, and all of the sweet and savory recipes that can be created with them during the short peach season.

This peach habanero bbq sauce recipe was created with my son and his wife in mind. They love all things spicy, the spicier the better. I have yet to find anything too spicy for those two!

What is the heat level of habanero peppers?

On the Scoville scale, which measures the spiciness of chili peppers, habaneros typically range from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). A jalapeño pepper, which is considered moderately spicy, ranges from 2,500 to 8,000 SHU.

Habanero pepper are known for their fiery punch, especially if the membrane and seeds are included! To reduce the heat, a bit, be sure to remove the membrane and all of the seeds before dicing.

What you’ll need

My goal was to create layers of flavor in this bbq sauce without making it sickly sweet. Add additional brown sugar for more sweetness.

• Big, juicy, fresh peaches – substitute canned in juice peaches if fresh are not available or they have no flavor early in the season.
• Orange habanero peppers – there are actually other colors, but orange is the most widely available.
• Sweet onion and fresh garlic cloves sautéed in olive oil with the peppers add the base layer of flavor for this sweet and tangy sauce.
• Grated fresh ginger adds a nice background flavor and a bit of zing.
• Tomato sauce – you can substitute ketchup if needed.
• Apple cider vinegar adds tang that is expected in barbecue sauce.
• Dry mustard powder and smoked paprika for a smokey addition of flavor. Substitute sweet paprika if you prefer.
• Brown sugar adds sweetness with hints of molasses.

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How to make peach habanero bbq sauce

Peel and dice the peaches and sweet onion, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger using a microplane/zester.

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add the diced onion, habanero, and garlic.

Sauté until the onion are very soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Bring to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, until peaches are very soft.

Remove from heat and puree sauce with an immersion blender until completely combined. If sauce is too thick, add water or peach nectar to thin. If sauce is too thin, return to heat and simmer until thickened to your liking.

Pour sauce into a quart-size mason jar and allow to cool to room temperature. Secure the lid and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

The sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor of this bbq sauce will please all of your spicy loving friends, and adds a unique flavor that is well worth the effort!

Just image your guests reaction when you serve peach habanero bbq chicken wings on game day!

How to use this sauce

This habanero peach bbq sauce can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for various grilled or roasted meats, such as chicken, pork ribs and pork chops, beef, or even seafood.

How long does homemade bbq sauce last?

For best results, store your homemade peach habanero barbecue sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container, and use within 7 to 14 days.

Tools used to create this recipe

• Cutting Board & Chefs Knife
• Microplane Zester
• 3-quart Saucepan
• Immersion / Stick Blender
• 32-ounce Wide Mouth Jars

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Enjoy!!