RECIPE

Chipotle-Cherry Barbecue Glaze

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes 1 1/4 cups

Use this spicy, smoky, sweet barbecue sauce to glaze grilled meat or poultry in the last few minutes of cooking. It can also be served on the side.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes 1 1/4 cups
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    2. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    3. 8 ounces cherry preserves (3/4 cup)
    4. 1/4 cup minced seeded chipotle chile in adobo sauce
    5. 1/4 cup ketchup
    6. 1/4 cup cider vinegar

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bubbling, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until fairly smooth. Transfer to a bowl and let cool before using.

Make Ahead

The glaze can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.