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Strawberry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Sweet Strawberry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce for Summer Grilling

Transform your cookout with this Sweet Strawberry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups ripe strawberries
  • 1-2 pieces jalapenos adjust for spiciness; wear gloves
  • 1 medium onion sweet onion or shallots
  • 1 cup bourbon or apple cider vinegar for non-alcoholic
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey as alternative
  • 2-3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea or kosher salt

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large pot
  • canning jars
  • Funnel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 2 cups of ripe strawberries and 1-2 jalapenos under cold water. Remove tops from strawberries and roughly chop them. Chop jalapenos, removing seeds if desired.
  2. In a food processor, combine chopped strawberries, jalapenos, 1 chopped onion, and 2-3 cloves of peeled garlic. Pulse until fine puree.
  3. Transfer puree to a pot, adding 1 cup of bourbon, 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  4. Place pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until boiling for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes, until thickened.
  6. While sauce simmers, sterilize canning jars in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
  7. Ladle thickened sauce into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Wipe jar rims and seal with lids. Process jars in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove jars from water and cool upright for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavor and remember to wear gloves when handling jalapenos.

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