Cherry Smokehouse BBQ Sauce
A bold and tangy twist on classic BBQ, featuring a rich and velvety cherry-based sauce with smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors. Perfect for grilled chicken, beef, or vegetables.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 60kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted sweet cherries, chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal/non-alcoholic)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine chopped cherries, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, and kosher salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Continue simmering for 18 to 20 minutes until cherries are soft and the sauce thickens.
- Use an immersion blender in the saucepan to blend until smooth, or transfer to a standard blender and puree before returning to the saucepan.
- If desired, return to low heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes for a thicker sauce.
- Cool completely and store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet cherries for the best flavor.
Keep the heat moderate while simmering to avoid burning.
Adjust sweetness with more brown sugar if needed before blending.
Keep the heat moderate while simmering to avoid burning.
Adjust sweetness with more brown sugar if needed before blending.