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Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
This Cranberry Barbecue Sauce Recipe offers a unique twist on traditional BBQ flavors, combining the tangy sweetness of cranberry with classic savory ingredients. This sauce is simple to make, requiring a mix of ketchup, cider vinegar, and spices, along with a special touch of jellied cranberry sauce for a festive note. It’s simmered to a rich consistency, perfect for enhancing the flavor of your favorite ribs or as a standout condiment at any holiday feast. With a yield of 2-1/2 cups, it’s just the right amount to share with friends and family over a meal that’s sure to be remembered.
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
Recipe Notes
- Yield: Makes 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce bottle ketchup
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses or honey
- 1/2 medium onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
Recipe Steps
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a heavy nonreactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring or whisking steadily to dissolve the cranberry sauce.
Step 2: Gently simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, stirring often to prevent scorching, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3: Gently simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, stirring often to prevent scorching, 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe Tips
Try this sauce with some baby back Christmas Ribs
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