This Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce is everything you need in a good, homemade sauce. Rich and sweet, with a bright punch, and the most gorgeous red color you've ever seen from a BBQ sauce.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Barbecue
Keyword: Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Servings: 16people
Ingredients
1cupketchup
1cupfresh or frozen sweet cherriespits removed
1chipotle pepper
1tablespoonadobo saucetaken from the can of chipotle peppers
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonsoy sauce
1tablespoonhoney
1tablespoonmolasses
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
zest and juice of 1 lime
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Combine and cook ingredients. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring often.
Cool and blend. Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to cool before transferring to a blender. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
Taste and season. Sample your sauce and add in salt and pepper, to taste.
Enjoy your BBQ sauce. Slather the sauce on chicken or pork, or use it as a dipping sauce on the side. Store any leftover sauce in a tightly sealed jar or container. Will last for 1 week in the refrigerator.
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Notes
As written, this recipe has only the slightest kick of spiciness. If you want to increase the heat, add another chipotle pepper and some more of the adobo sauce.