Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onions
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup good quality bourbon ((I used Four Roses))
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 3 cups pitted, fresh cherries
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, stirring frequently to keep them from burning or sticking.
  • Add the garlic, stir and cook for one minute. Slowly pour in the bourbon {it will steam up on you}, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and chili powder.
  • Bring to a boil and add the cherries.
  • Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly thickened and the cherries start to breakdown.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Pour into a blender, DO NOT SEAL THE LID, and puree until smooth.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.