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Overhead view of a jar of dark red cherry bbq sauce made with chipotle chiles. A wooden handled brush is inserted into the jar of sauce.
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Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce - sweet & spicy perfection!

Try cherry chipotle BBQ sauce made with black cherries and chipotle chiles. With loads of flavor and a little sweet heat, this fruity barbecue sauce is so tasty on chicken, pork, burgers, or bratwurst. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 1/2 cups
Calories 39kcal
Author Rachel Gurk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet black cherries, pits removed
  • 1 chipotle, minced (taken from a 7 oz. can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce), see note
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (taken from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, mixing well. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce to medium-low; simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently, until cherries have broken down and sauce is desired consistency. Be careful of hot splatters. If cherries remain whole, press them against the sides of the pan to break them down. 
  • Use immediately, or cool and store in a covered container in the fridge.

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Notes

  • For less heat, remove seeds from chipotle. Or, use 1/2 of the chipotle instead of the whole thing.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 176mg | Sugar: 8g