Description
Fresh cherry BBQ sauce is a sweet and tangy twist on traditional barbecue condiments. This vibrant sauce combines ripe cherries with zesty spices, creating a delicious blend that enhances grilled meats and vegetables. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s perfect for summer cookouts and will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cherries: Wash cherries thoroughly and remove stems and pits.
- Blend It Up: In a blender, combine cherries, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Heat It Up: Pour the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cool Down: Let the sauce cool before transferring to jars.
- Serve It Up: Drizzle over grilled meats or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg