Strawberry BBQ Sauce

By MaryEllen

(adapted from Virginia Wesleyan dining hall chefs Marc Rabinowitz and Daniel Murphy)

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-1/4 pounds strawberries -- capped and sliced
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce -- or more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Mix sugar, strawberries, vinegar, water, and black pepper in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to cook at a slow boil for about 45 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat. Add ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce; mix really well. Yield 3 to 4 cups (about 20 servings).