Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce with Cherries
A fruity-sweet BBQ sauce made from real cherries and cola, impressing with its deep red color and complex sweetness.
Ingredients(for 0.5 kg)
Instructions
Reduce Cola
10 MinutenReduce the cola in a saucepan over medium-high heat by half, stirring regularly to prevent burning.
Cook Cherries
10 MinutenAdd cherries and brown sugar to the reduced cola, stir and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the cherries are soft.
Blend
5 MinutenBlend the cherry-cola mixture smooth with an immersion blender, then strain through a fine sieve for an especially smooth consistency.
Finish the Sauce
10 MinutenAdd ketchup, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the blended cherry mixture, stir well, and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
Season and Bottle
5 MinutenRemove sauce from heat, adjust seasoning with sugar, vinegar or salt, and pour into sterilized jars or bottles. Store in a cool, dark place.
Pro Tip
Let the cola reduce completely before adding other ingredients to achieve maximum caramelization. A splash of cherry liqueur further intensifies the cherry flavor.
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