Chef Erin Finegan's Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone ribs? Yes, please! This award-winning cherry cola barbecue sauce recipe (inspired by Bon Appetit, July 2008) delivers sweet, smoky, and tangy perfection. Perfect for grilling meats, this recipe is easy to customize to your spice preference. Get ready for rave reviews – this sauce is addictive!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 243.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chef Erin Finegan's Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Chef Erin Finegan's Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup grenadine. Quickly stir in 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup cherry jam, 1 cup cherry cola, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until reduced to about 4 cups, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more, to taste).
  7. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add more hot sauce, if desired.
  8. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
  9. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy on ribs, chicken, pork, or anything you grill!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

182g

Fat

1g

Carbs

19g