Cherry-Zinfandel Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Cherry-Zinfandel Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 1/2 cups dry red Zinfandel; 1 cup ketchup; 2/3 cup dried tart cherries; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire; 3 tablespoons lightly packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon anise seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; About 3 tbsp. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups dry red Zinfandel
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup dried tart cherries
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire
3 tablespoons lightly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
About 3 tbsp. lemon juice

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Pour olive oil into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until limp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add Zinfandel, ketchup, cherries, vinegar, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard, ginger, black pepper, anise seeds, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid begins to thicken slightly, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2
Pour mixture into a blender and add 2 tbsp. lemon juice; whirl until very smooth. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired. Use warm or at room temperature.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4 cup.

178

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Carbs

Protein

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 1 1/2 cups dry red Zinfandel, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Zinfandel 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-Zinfandel Barbecue Sauce

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