Description
Fresh cherry BBQ sauce is a vibrant, tangy condiment that transforms your grilled dishes into culinary masterpieces. This easy-to-make sauce harmonizes the sweetness of ripe cherries with classic barbecue flavors, making it a perfect addition to meats and vegetables alike. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or seeking to elevate a weeknight dinner, this fresh cherry BBQ sauce will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a splash of olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the pitted cherries, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne to the saucepan. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the cherries break down.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg