BOURBON-CHERRY

BARBECUE SAUCE

Ingredients

1 c. Cherries, pitted

1/2 c. Cinnamon bourbon (or other cinnamon whiskey)

1/2 c. Apple juice (or cider)

1 c. Plain tomato sauce (or puréed tomatoes)

1/4 c. Dijon mustard

1 small Vidalia onion, chopped (or other sweet onion)

2 cloves Garlic, smashed and peeled

1/2 tbsp. Badia® Lemon Pepper seasoning

1 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 tbsp. Frank’s® Original Hot Sauce (more to taste for hotter)

1/4 c. Dark brown sugar, packed

Kosher salt, and

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Throw everything in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade(or blender).

• Process until smooth, about 2 minutes.

• Place in a covered container, and chill at least 1 hour to overnight to blend the flavors.

• Use as you would any other barbecue sauce.

For years, I kept this as my "secret sauce." But life is better when we share the good things.