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    Published: Jul 14, 2014 · Modified: Jun 13, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce

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    When cherries are at their peak of flavor, this Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce will be a welcome addition to any backyard grill-fest!

    Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce Recipe

     

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. 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.

    Summer cherries are always something we always look forward to in our household. Mostly we like to munch on them straight out of the bag and then spit the pits into a paper cup...one after the next, after the next. This time, however, half of that bag from the grocery store was set aside for the one and only purpose of making this Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce, which I'm thrilled to be able to share with you today!

    You would think by now I'd own a cherry pitter, but I don't. This particular time, I used a paring knife to cut the tops off the cherries and then went digging into the cherries with my fingers to remove the pits. The time before that I used the paper clip method to remove the pits, and my sister Lynn just told me that she uses a crochet hook. See? Gadgets are nice, but not always necessary. However, in this particular instance, I'm sure a cherry pitter would make short work of a pound of cherries, and my kitchen and hands probably wouldn't look like a homicidal blood bath just took place...but where's the fun in that? LOL

     
    Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce Recipe

    I used this cherry BBQ sauce this past Saturday when making some chicken on the grill. Everyone loved its mildly sweet cherry flavor that paired exceptionally well with the light kiss of brown sugar and a tiny tang from a bit of red wine vinegar. Slather some onto the protein of your choice about 30 minutes before you're ready to remove the meat from the grill, and you're good to go!! Now I ask you... doesn't this look fantastic?

    HOMEMADE CHERRY BBQ SAUCE    {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    Yield: Approximately 2 cups   Prep Time: Depends if you have a cherry pitter   Cook Time: 12-15 min



    ½ pound cherries, pitted and roughly chopped (approximately 2 cups chopped)
    ¼ cup brown sugar
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    2 medium shallots, minced
    1 cup ketchup
    2 tablespoons tomato paste
    pinch red pepper flakes
    1 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon pepper

    -In a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, bring the cherries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar to a simmer. Continue to simmer 5-7 minutes until the mixture has cooked down and become thick.
    -Stir in the shallots, ketchup, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
    -Continue simmering on low for an additional 5-7 minutes to marry the flavors.
    -Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
    -Jar the sauce or use it immediately.
    -Keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge.

    Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Holy YUM!!!

    What's that? You're looking for more recipes with cherries because you love them so much, and more fun sauces to liven up your boring BBQs? Sit tight. I've got you covered with these recipes that I've made and posted over the past few years. I'm always trying to bring you something new and different, so I hope you'll enjoy these as well...

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    1. Paula - bell'alimento says

      July 15, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      I love cherries and bbq sauce so I'm sure I'd love this.

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    2. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

      July 15, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      This looks delicious! I have about 3 pounds of cherries in the fridge from a huge sale at WholePaychex - I see this cherry BBQ sauce on my culinary must make list this week!

      Reply
    3. Souffle Bombay says

      July 15, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Oh yum! I made a cherry bbq sauce last year for ribs a couple of times...didn't think to try it on chicken!! Smart gal!

      Reply
    4. Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says

      July 15, 2014 at 1:33 am

      I just discovered that I like cherries -- can't wait to try this on chicken or pork!

      Reply
    5. Jamie says

      July 14, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Oh I don't know where to start... 1) I love savory sweet with cherries for meat!!! 2) I am a huge cherry fan! 3) I just hand pitted a bowl of cherries and ended up with stained fingertips and under my nails. 4) Yay I love finding gorgeous cherry recipes for my pinterest Cherry Everything board!!!

      Reply
    6. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

      July 14, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Ooooooooh yeah! What a great combo. I bet this is insanely good on pork!

      Reply
    7. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      July 14, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      I also don't have a cherry pitter but need one! My hubby is the biggest fan of cherries and eats them like it's his job. Need to try this for him!

      Reply
    8. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      What an awesome cherry sauce!

      Reply
    9. Ginny McMeans says

      July 14, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      This is a beautiful sauce. Love all of the ingredients!

      Reply
    10. Amanda (The Kitcheneer) says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      What a creative BBQ sauce! This sounds awesome!

      Reply
    11. Crystal Barrett says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      This looks delicious!

      Reply
    12. Dessert for Two says

      July 14, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      This sauce sounds awesome!

      Reply

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