Cherry Barbecue Sauce
A tangy and sweet sauce that's perfect for brushing on ribs or using as a flavorful dip for your favorite grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Base
- 6 ounces black cherry soda ¾ cup (you will need an additional tablespoon for the slurry so don’t drink the rest of it just yet!)
- ½ cup cherry preserves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- pinch of salt
Slurry for Thickening
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cherry soda
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients in a saucepan. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 6 ounces of black cherry soda, cherry preserves, red wine vinegar, barbecue sauce, dijon mustard, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Make slurry. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of black cherry soda and the cornstarch to make a slurry.
- Heat to thicken. Whisk into sauce and bring to a simmer, whisking often until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and refrigerate for later use or brush on ribs.
Notes
I used Bonne Maman preserves and IBC brand black cherry soda. I also used Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. The brand of either one is not a big deal.
Homemade barbecue sauce can last 1-2 weeks in the fridge and can easily be made in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 290kcal