Cherry Barbecue Sauce

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.