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Cherry Plum Barbecue Sauce
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups roughly chopped pitted cherries
  • 1 medium sized plum , pitted and chopped
  • ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add onions and garlic and sauté for four minutes.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes or until it has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat and carefully place in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  6. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.