When you want an all-natural BBQ sauce that's sweet, with a little heat, mix up a batch of this Cherry Sriracha BBQ sauce. Your taste buds will thank you!
*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2015. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
I love to make cherry BBQ sauce while cherries are in season. It's relatively fast and simple to make and it goes well with chicken, pork, and even beef.
With only six ingredients, this sauce is a real winner. Pitted fresh cherries get simmered in a sauce pot along with a touch of brown sugar, sriracha, and a few other simple ingredients until the cherries burst, and the sauce reduces and thickens.
Of course, you can always add fresh herbs too. I think some fresh thyme in this would be lovely, and maybe a little mint would be tasty too. Experiment a little if you're up for it. But if you're not, by all means, stick with this recipe as it's already taste-tested, and thumbs-up approved!
CHERRY SRIRACHA BBQ SAUCE {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Yield: approximately 2 cups Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
½ pound fresh cherries pitted
¼ cup brown sugar
3 - 4 tablespoons sriracha (depending on your tastes)
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for approximately 30 minutes. The sauce will thicken and reduce. Use a potato masher to gently mash the cherries, but still leave a lot of consistency (if desired). Cool. *Note - If you like a less chunky sauce, you can add the cooled sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Spoon the cooled sauce into a jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Now, because it's the height of the cherry season, here are some of my other cherry recipes that I think you'll also enjoy.
Chocolate Cherry Yeast Bread with Walnuts:
Sweet Cherry Rolls with Almond Cream Cheese Glaze:
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Nutmeg Nanny says
This sauce looks amazing! I want to slather it all over some big chicken breasts....yum!
Cookin' Canuck says
I seriously started salivating as soon as I read the ingredients list of this sauce. Sweet and spicy makes for a fantastic bbq sauce in my books!
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
Cherries + Sriracha + smoked paprika = a MUST MAKE for me. Plus, it's so darn pretty! 😉
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Cherries...sriracha...smoked paprika!?! What an amazing BBQ sauce!!
Ginny McMeans says
This sounds great. A sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. Heaven!
Nancy Piran says
I love your apron designs! You do such a fantastic job with them! And cherries are my favorite fruit right now! So many fabulous things to make with them!
Kellie Hemmerly says
LOVE this recipe! I never would have combined sriracha with cherries but this is genius.
foody schmoody says
Oh wow, this sounds fantastic! I love the cherries!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Oh yum! This is my kind of bbq sauce. Love fruits and spice!