Cherry Bomb Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Cherry Bomb Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 can cherry juice concentrate; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 3 chipotle peppers, stems removed; 4 packages dried sour cherries; 8 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon paprika; 6 to 8 pickled cherry peppers, stems removed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup sour cherry preserves; 1 (12 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, with liquid; 2 tablespoons rye or bourbon whisky; 2 tablespoons sugar (or more); Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 yellow onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can cherry juice concentrate
1 cup red wine vinegar
3 chipotle peppers, stems removed
4 packages dried sour cherries
8 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon paprika
6 to 8 pickled cherry peppers, stems removed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup sour cherry preserves
1 (12 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, with liquid
2 tablespoons rye or bourbon whisky
2 tablespoons sugar (or more)
Salt to taste

1
In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in oil until caramelized.
2
Add cherry juice, vinegar, chipotle peppers two packages of dried cherries, garlic, paprika and pickled cherry peppers.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and let simmer until chipotle peppers are completely softened, at least 30 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and let cool.
6
In a food processor, puree this mixture together with the remaining two packages of dried cherries, the tomato paste, roasted red peppers and cherry preserves until smooth.
7
Push puree through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan.
8
Add sugar and salt to taste.
9
Add whisky.
10
Return to stove and bring back to a boil.
11
Reduce heat and let simmer for another 20 minutes or so.
12
Adjust salt and sugar.
13
NOTE: This sauce probably won't be as thick as most commercial barbecue sauces.

214

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 yellow onion, chopped fine, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 can cherry juice concentrate, 1 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cherry Bomb Barbecue Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Bomb Barbecue Sauce

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