Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
Transform your barbecue game with this tangy, sweet, and smoky Cranberry Barbecue Sauce, a versatile condiment that's perfect for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or holiday leftovers. This easy-to-make recipe combines the tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries with the rich flavors of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. A hint of smoked paprika and classic spices like garlic and onion powder add depth, while apple cider vinegar provides a zesty kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this homemade sauce can be puréed to silky perfection and stored for up to a week, making it a go-to topping for everything from ribs to turkey sandwiches. Rich in flavor and simple to prepare, this cranberry-infused barbecue sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh or frozen cranberries, water, and brown sugar over medium heat.
Stir occasionally and cook until the cranberries start to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper.
Stir the mixture well to ensure all the ingredients are fully combined.
Simmer the mixture on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
Using an immersion blender or transferring to a regular blender, puree the sauce until smooth. Be careful if the sauce is still hot.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed (add more brown sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess).
Store the sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite grilled or roasted dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
