Honey-Cherry BBQ Sauce

Prep 20 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 15
Servings 32

Ericka Sanchez One thing I miss dearly from Texas is barbecue sauce. My favorite barbecue sauces are tangy and sweet with a hint of spice. I’ve learned to make my very own, sweetened with cherries and honey. For a full, spicy kick, I season chipotle chilies in adobo to give them that distinct barbecue flavor everyone loves. This sauce is great as a marinade or as a topping on your brisket or grilled chicken. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

tablespoons butter

onion, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

cans (8-oz) Muir Glen™ Organic tomato sauce

cups cherries, pitted

2/3

cup brown sugar

1/3

cup orange juice

1/4

cup honey

1/4

cup apple cider vinegar

teaspoon chile ancho powder

1/2

teaspoon ground mustard

tablespoons salt

teaspoons ground pepper

1/8

teaspoons cayenne pepper

chipotle chili in adobo sauce

Directions

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1

In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
2

Add remaining ingredients to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3

Pour the sauce into a blender and puree. Let cool to room temperature. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

For more heat, add 2 to 3 additional chipotle chiles. This is great as a dip or perfect as a pulled pork sauce.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Ericka Sanchez One thing I miss dearly from Texas is barbecue sauce. My favorite barbecue sauces are tangy and sweet with a hint of spice. I’ve learned to make my very own, sweetened with cherries and honey. For a full, spicy kick, I season chipotle chilies in adobo to give them that distinct barbecue flavor everyone loves. This sauce is great as a marinade or as a topping on your brisket or grilled chicken.