Strawberry-Cabernet Barbecue Sauce

Name: Strawberry-Cabernet Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 2 c.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. canola oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 oz. strawberries, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 cup); 1/2 c. Cabernet Sauvignon; 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/4 c. ketchup; 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 to 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced

Fresh berries make an unbeatable base for an easy homemade BBQ sauce.

By Christopher MichelPublished: May 6, 2022

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chicken drumsticks coated in a strawberry cabernet barbecue sauce

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

2 c.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

24 mins

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 oz. strawberries, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in strawberries and Cabernet Sauvignon. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook until berries soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, maple syrup, garlic, and jalapeño. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2. Step 2Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth (or use an immersion blender directly in the pan), about 30 seconds. Return to pan and simmer, if necessary, until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, and use to baste grilled chicken, ribs, or pork chops.

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