Chipotle Cherry Barbecue Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Tangy and sweet Chipotle Cherry Barbecue Sauce perfect for any BBQ occasion!

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

16g

Fat

Chipotle Cherry Barbecue Sauce is a tangy and sweet sauce that is perfect for all BBQ occasions. The combination of cherry preserves, chipotle chili, ketchup, and cider vinegar in this recipe creates a flavor that is sure to impress your guests. It's easy to make and can be used as a condiment or marinade to add flavor to your grilled meats. This sauce is the perfect addition to your next summer barbecue or backyard cookout. Give it a try and watch your guests enjoy the delicious flavor of Chipotle Cherry Barbecue Sauce!

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
3.	Add the cherry preserves, minced and seeded chipotle chili in adobo, ketchup, and cider vinegar to the saucepan and stir to combine.
4.	Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until it thickens and becomes syrupy.
5.	Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
6.	Return the sauce to the saucepan and heat over low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
7.	Serve as a condiment to your favorite barbecue meats or use as a marinade to add an extra tangy-sweet flavor to your grilled meats!

PROS

This barbecue sauce is easy to make and can be used as a marinade or condiment to add a sweet and tangy flavor to any grilled meat.

The cherry preserves add a unique flavor to the sauce that is sure to impress your guests.

CONS

The chipotle chili in adobo can be very spicy, so adjust the amount according to your taste preference.

This sauce is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this barbecue sauce is not particularly healthy, the antioxidants in cherries have been linked to anti-inflammatory effects and improving heart health.
However, the sugar content in this recipe should be kept in mind when consuming.

	2 tablespoons butter
	1 medium onion , finely chopped
	3/4 cup cherry preserves
	1/8 - 1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo , minced and seeded
	1/4 cup ketchup
	1/4 cup cider vinegar