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Strawberry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe

A delightful blend of sweet strawberries and spicy jalapenos, this Strawberry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce enhances your summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Or substitute with yellow for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Onion Yellow or white preferred
  • 2 pcs Jalapeno Peppers Adjust quantity based on spice preference
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Essential for acidity and preservation
  • 2 tablespoons Dry Mustard Dijon can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Canning Salt Regular salt may cause cloudiness
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Can be omitted
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey Agave for vegan version

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large pot
  • canning jars
  • Funnel
  • Jar Tongs
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and prepare the strawberries, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapenos. Chop into smaller pieces.
  2. Blend the chopped strawberries, onion, and jalapenos in a food processor until finely pureed.
  3. Combine the pureed mixture in a large pot with the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
  4. Heat the mixture over medium-high until boiling, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Ladle the sauce into sterilized canning jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace at the top.
  6. Seal the jars tightly and double-check that there are no air bubbles in the sauce.
  7. Process sealed jars in boiling water for 15 minutes to ensure preservation.
  8. Cool the jars on a kitchen towel for 24 hours before checking seals and storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and adjust spice levels based on preference. Proper sterilization of jars is crucial for preservation.

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