jen's drunken cherry bbq sauce

Recipe by
Jen Smallwood
St. Cloud, FL

a great way to get that deep rich flavor of cherries in your bbq sauce, great on ribs, chicken and even thick cut pork chops....

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For jen's drunken cherry bbq sauce

  • 1/4 c
    whiskey (to your taste)
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1-2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 c
    fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 -3/4 c
    ketchup (to your taste)
  • 1/2 * 2/3 c
    packed brown sugar (to your taste)
  • 1/4 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp
    liquid smoke (optional)

How To Make jen's drunken cherry bbq sauce

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, saute onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 30 - 60 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
ADVERTISEMENT