If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H. Most bbq sauces on the market just aren’t spicy enough for my personal tastes. That is why I’m cooking with habanero peppers for this recipe. There are also some jalapeño peppers in there for good measure! To balance out all of that heat is the perfect amount of honey. Oh, and I have a not-so-secret ingredient that really ties it all together… tequila. Yes, tequila! If you have a good bottle on hand, make yourself a spicy jalapeño margarita and thank me later. Add garlic. Toss in the garlic and cook another minute, until garlic becomes fragrant. You’ll be able to smell its awesomeness. I LOVE the smell of cooking garlic. Stir in your remaining ingredients. Mix in the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, spicy chili flakes, ground mustard, smoked paprika, tequila, brown sugar, and a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Simmer. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. You can simmer longer if you’d like, but don’t let the sauce reduce too much. Give it a taste. Good? Great! Add it to a food processor and process until it is nice and smooth. You can serve this right away, or let it sit awhile to allow the flavors to more fully develop. Here are a few recipes to get you thinking. One-Pot Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings, Grilled Steakhouse BBQ Burgers, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
