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sweet cherry bourbon barbecue sauce

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Recipe by
Jennifer Enders
@Fireflick
Cowen, WV

With the 4th of July coming up, we are all getting ready to grill. It's always a big party and it just wouldn't be the same without this sauce dripping off the ribs (and hands, faces, etc..).

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prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet cherry bourbon barbecue sauce

  • 1/3 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 c
    fresh pitted sweet cherries, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    bourbon
  • 1/4 c
    chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    molasses
  • 1 Tbsp
    cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper

How To Make sweet cherry bourbon barbecue sauce

  • 1
    In a med. saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in hot oil over med. heat for about 5 min. or until onion is tender.
  • 2
    Stir in cherries, bourbon, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 min. or until the mixture reaches the desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    Brush the sauce on beef, pork, or poultry during the last 10 min. of grilling.
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