Yield: 4 cups
Skill level: Easy
Homemade cherry BBQ sauce is a bold, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Sweet dark cherries are cooked down with brown sugar, molasses, and spices to create a rich, tangy sauce with just the right balance of sweetness and heat. Perfect for brushing over grilled meats or using as a dipping sauce, this recipe is easy to make and adds a unique, elevated flavor to any dish.
Sweet cherries blended into a smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for meats, dipping, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sweet Dark Cherries, stems, and pits removed
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cherries soften and begin to break down.
- Carefully puree with an an emersion blender or allow to cool and puree in a blender.
- To the pureed cherries, add the rest of the ingredients and cook over medium-high to bring them up to a simmer. Reduce to low and cook for 10 minutes.
- Brush on your favorite meats or store them in a jar in the refrigerator. Makes 4 cups.
Recipe created by Freutcake for Superfresh Growers.
