Cherry BBQ Sauce
MAKES: serving
Ingredients
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 garlic clove, crushed
1-1/2 cups pitted dark sweet cherries, fresh/frozen, thawed
1/2 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1-1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp dry ground mustard
1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions
Heat oil in a medium-sized pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and mix is fragrant.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
Pour the sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate. Allow flavors to marinate for 3 days before using.