Best 4 Sweet Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Sweet Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, a flavor symphony that will elevate your grilling game to new heights. This luscious sauce seamlessly blends the sweetness of cherries, the smokiness of bourbon, and the tang of vinegar, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your senses. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a backyard barbecue enthusiast, this sauce will transform your grilled meats, chicken, and vegetables into culinary masterpieces. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this extraordinary sauce, along with variations and serving suggestions to make your next barbecue a memorable feast.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BOURBON BBQ SAUCE



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If you like whiskey, you'll love this bourbon BBQ sauce. It's perfectly sweet, a little smoky, and generously flavored with bourbon. Bonus that it takes only 25 minutes to make and is easily made refined sugar-free.

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Condiments

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups ketchup (see notes)
1 cup bourbon
½ cup coconut sugar (or sub ⅓ cup brown sugar)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (vegan, if needed)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients into a small pot over medium-high heat. Stir well then bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat so that it bubbles gently and continue to cook (with the lid off) for 15 minutes, or until the sauce reduces to about 1 ¾ cups.
  • Store for up to 2 weeks in your fridge or up to 3 months in your freezer.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 46 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 142 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE



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You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this flavorful barbecue sauce. It tastes phenomenal on ribs and chicken! -Ilene Harrington, Nipomo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET CHERRY BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE



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With the 4th of July coming up, we are all getting ready to grill. It's always a big party and it just wouldn't be the same without this sauce dripping off the ribs (and hands, faces, etc..).

Provided by Jennifer Enders

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 c finely chopped onion
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 c fresh pitted sweet cherries, chopped
1/2 c bourbon
1/4 c chili sauce
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a med. saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in hot oil over med. heat for about 5 min. or until onion is tender.
  • 2. Stir in cherries, bourbon, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 min. or until the mixture reaches the desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Brush the sauce on beef, pork, or poultry during the last 10 min. of grilling.

BOURBON WHISKEY BBQ SAUCE



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This is a barbecue sauce recipe using Kentucky bourbon whiskey. For best results, refrigerate for a day or two, allowing the flavors to blend.

Provided by Kevin

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup bourbon whiskey
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ tablespoon salt
2 cups ketchup
¼ cup tomato paste
⅓ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 629.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cherries. If fresh cherries are unavailable, frozen unsweetened cherries can be used as a substitute.
  • For a smoky flavor, use a good quality bourbon. A wheated bourbon is recommended, as it has a smoother flavor that won't overpower the other ingredients in the sauce.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar. However, brown sugar will give the sauce a richer flavor.
  • The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, simply reheat the sauce over low heat until warmed through.
  • This sauce is not only great on chicken, but it can also be used on pork, beef, or fish. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for appetizers.

Conclusion:

This Sweet Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. It's easy to make and can be used on a variety of dishes. Whether you're grilling chicken, pork, beef, or fish, this sauce will add a delicious flavor that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new barbecue sauce recipe, give this Sweet Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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