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Smoky Roasted Poblano Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce With Honey Turmeric Drizzle 1767870977.6761885

carolina gold bbq sauce

  • Author: Amanda Miller
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Smoky Roasted Poblano Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce combines tangy Carolina Gold flavors with smoky roasted poblano peppers and a sweet honey-turmeric drizzle. It’s a sophisticated twist on classic BBQ sauce, perfect for grilled meats or as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 200g (7oz) ketchup
  • 120g (½ cup) apple cider vinegar
  • 100g (½ cup) packed light brown sugar
  • 60ml (¼ cup) honey, plus 30g (2 tbsp) for glaze
  • 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp (5ml) mustard powder
  • ½ tsp (2ml) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (2ml) onion powder
  • ¼ tsp (1ml) ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp (1ml) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 large poblano pepper
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) halal-certified soy sauce
  • 5ml (1 tsp) turmeric powder (for glaze)
  • 5ml (1 tsp) fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 15g (1 tbsp) toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Roast Poblano: Roast poblano pepper at 220°C (425°F) for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until skin is blistered.
  2. Steam & Peel: Steam roasted pepper for 5 minutes, peel skin, remove seeds, and mince finely.
  3. Combine Base: Combine ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a saucepan.
  4. Dissolve & Simmer: Stir until sugar dissolves, then simmer gently.
  5. Add Poblano: Stir in minced poblano pepper.
  6. Thicken & Meld: Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken and meld flavors.
  7. Make Glaze: Warm honey, whisk in turmeric and lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Cool & Swirl: Cool sauce, swirl in glaze.
  9. Rest & Develop: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.
  10. Plate & Garnish: Serve with extra glaze, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the sauce to rest in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 80 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: bbq sauce,poblano,carolina gold,smoky,honey,turmeric,grilling,condiment,homemade

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