Best 7 Sweet Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Are you on the hunt for a unique and flavorful twist to your next barbecue gathering? Look no further than sweet cherry cola barbecue sauce, a captivating blend of sweet and tangy notes that will tantalize your taste buds. This remarkable sauce is orchestrated by the harmonious union of ripe, luscious cherries, the lively effervescence of cola, and an array of aromatic spices. It will elevate your grilled meats, poultry, and vegetables to new heights of culinary excellence. Prepare to embark on a flavor-filled journey as we delve into the secrets behind crafting the perfect sweet cherry cola barbecue sauce, transforming your meals into an unforgettable symphony of flavors.

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CHERRY COLA BBQ SAUCE



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Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce is going to be your new favorite homemade BBQ sauce! It's rich, sweet, tangy and delicious on a variety of meats. If you've been looking for a BBQ sauce that is unique and full of flavor, this is the sauce for you!

Provided by Hey Grill Hey

Categories     Sauce

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup ketchup
1 cup cherry cola
½ cup pitted sweet cherries
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons molasses
2 Tablespoons Best Sweet Rub

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 20 minutes, allowing the sauce to cook down and thicken.
  • Blend the sauce. Cool the sauce slightly and then transfer to a blender. Put the lid on the blender and blend until the sauce is fully mixed and nice and smooth.
  • Use and store. This sauce can be used immediately. If you plan on using it at a later time, transfer it to a lidded jar and chill. This sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 140 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET CHERRY COKE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Sweet Cherry Coke Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 (12 ounce) can cherry cola
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

CHERRY COLA BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Sauce     Onion     Tomato     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Vinegar     Cherry     Jam or Jelly     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 12-ounce bottles (ketchup-style) chili sauce
1 12- to 13-ounce jar cherry preserves or jam
1 cup cherry cola (regular, not diet)
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon (or more) hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Stir in chili sauce, preserves, cherry cola, brown sugar, and vinegar; bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until reduced to 4 cups, stirring often to prevent scorching, about 50 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more hot pepper sauce, if desired. Transfer to bowl and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

SWEET COLA RIBS



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The Neelys say, "These ribs will blow you away. The smoke and indirect heat leave you with deliciously tender ribs while the cola packs a punch of unexpected sweetness. Our secret is removing the fatty membrane from the ribs before cooking and glazing them to sweet perfection at the end of the grill time. Perfection!"

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups ketchup
1 can cola
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 racks pork spare ribs (about 3 pound each)

Steps:

  • For the sauce:
  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add oil. Once heated, add the onion and garlic and saute until tender. Add all the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • For the dry rub:
  • Whisk all dry ingredients together in a small bowl. This can be stored up to 6 months in an airtight container.
  • For the ribs:
  • Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board, pull off the membrane and trim the ribs of excess fat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with rub. Wrap ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours so flavors can permeate.
  • Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal. Set up your grill for indirect heat.
  • Place ribs, meatier side down, on the grill away from the coals. Close grill cover. Cook the pork ribs for 1 hour 15 minutes; flipping several times for even cook. Coat ribs with sweet cola barbecue sauce and cook for another 20 minutes.

CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE



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You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this flavorful barbecue sauce. It tastes phenomenal on ribs and chicken! -Ilene Harrington, Nipomo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RIBS WITH CHERRY COLA BARBECUE SAUCE



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Cooking the ribs in foil assures that your meat will be well cooked without the flare-ups that causes burning so easily when grilling fatty meats like ribs. Be careful when removing the meat from the foil. Often there will be a puddle of melted fat in the foil that can cause serious burns if you spill it on yourself. Take your time and use caution.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 lbs pork baby back ribs
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
1 (12 ounce) can cherry cola
1/4 cup cherry preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 -2 teaspoon bottled hot sauce

Steps:

  • Mix barbeque sauce, cola, preserves, mustard and hot sauce in a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium low and simmer covered for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Mix together the seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder and ginger in a small bowl.
  • Rub the spice mix into the ribs.
  • Wrap ribs in heavy duty foil; grill over direct heat, turning occasionally for 30 minutes.
  • Carefully open the foil and remove the ribs to the hot grill rack.
  • Glaze the ribs with the sauce and continue cooking until done, watching carefully so that the ribs do not burn and turning to glaze both sides.
  • Heat remaining sauce to a boil; boil and stir one minute.
  • Serve sauce with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371.6, Fat 107.8, SaturatedFat 39.7, Cholesterol 367.4, Sodium 707.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.3, Protein 74.1

SWEET CHERRY-COLA BARBECUE SAUCE



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Yield makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups ketchup
One 12-ounce can cherry cola
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sweet cherry-cola rub

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and gently simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries for the best flavor. Frozen cherries can be used in a pinch, but they won't have the same vibrant flavor as fresh cherries.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cola. Cherry cola is the classic choice, but other flavors like vanilla or cinnamon can also be used to create delicious barbecue sauces.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may want to add more sweetness, heat, or smokiness depending on your personal preference.
  • Use the sauce on your favorite grilled or roasted meats. It's also great as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or fries.

Conclusion:

Sweet cherry cola barbecue sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that's perfect for any occasion. It's sweet, tangy, and smoky, with a hint of cherry flavor. Whether you're using it on grilled chicken, ribs, or pork, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new barbecue sauce recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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