Tangy Cherry BBQ Sauce

Jul 20, 2021, 3:22:23 PM

Easy Homemade Tangy Cherry BBQ Sauce is made with fresh cherries, brown sugar and more. It goes perfectly with chicken, pork or fish.

Prep: 15 minutes plus cooling - Cook: 25 minutes - Serves: 16

  • 1            pound sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted
  • 2            garlic cloves, minced
  • 1            cup ketchup
  • 1/2       cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2       cup brown sugar
  • 1/4       cup yellow mustard
  • 2            tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4       teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4       teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4       teaspoon kosher salt

1. In medium saucepot, heat all ingredients to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes or until cherries are very tender, stirring occasionally.

2. Carefully transfer cherry mixture to blender and blend on high until smooth; cool completely. Refrigerate sauce in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Makes about 4 cups.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1/4 cup): 63 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 248mg Sodium, 16g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 14g Sugars, 10g Added Sugars, 1g Protein

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