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Tart Cherry BBQ Sauce

I really like this tart cherry BBQ sauce and so does my family! It is super easy to make and it’s sweet, slightly vinegary and has a tiny bit of heat but it isn’t hot at all. The tart cherry does shine through and brings out the flavors of whatever meat you are using it on.

I love to use it on my tart cherry BBQ ribs, which are pork spare ribs that have a dry rub and then get mopped with this tart cherry BBQ sauce. They are finger licking good. For that recipe CLICK HERE.

I have been dreaming about this BBQ sauce for a while, because as a food blogger that is what you do, you dream, sleep, think and make food all day, everyday. You really do have to love it to do a food blog and my passion for cooking and baking will never go away. It’s a part of me. It feels so good to make a idea or dream a reality and perfect it, it’s addicting!

What you need to make tart cherry BBQ sauce:

makes 1 1/2 cups sauce

For the BBQ sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup tart cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • dash of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a sauce pan and bring to a boil while stirring.
  2. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and use immediately or save in the refrigerator for later.
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4.73 from 11 votes

Tart Cherry BBQ Sauce

Tart cherry BBQ sauce is super easy to make! It's sweet, slightly vinegary and has a tiny bit of heat but it isn't hot at all.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: Barbecue, Dinner, Fruit, Sauce
Keyword: Barbecue Sauce, cherry, Dinner, Easy Recipes, sauce, Weekend Dinner, Weeknight Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup tart cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • dash of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a sauce pan and bring to a boil while stirring.
  • Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and use immediately or save in the refrigerator for later.