Cherry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe for Canning

This recipe for cherry jalapeno bourbon BBQ sauce recipe for canning is a delicious and wonderful twist on traditional barbecue sauce. The cherry gives it a sweet flavor and combined with tangy flavor of the peppers make it a taste out of this world. Plus adding the bourbon gives it a smooth delicious flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats like ribs, chicken and pork.

This sweet BBQ sauce with its little bit of heat has an interesting flavor that can be made more spicy or less spicy. This sauce is so delicious I can almost just eat it right out of the jar!

Making your own homemade barbecue sauces is a great experience and fun to experiment with different flavors. Try my pineapple jalapeno bourbon BBQ sauce, peach jalapeno bourbon BBQ sauce , strawberry jalapeno bourbon BBQ sauce, blueberry jalapeno bourbon BBQ sauce, peach habanero BBQ sauce, and pineapple habanero BBQ sauce also!

Ingredients for Cherry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce

• 6 cups Cherries: Pitted and Pureed (Measure after pureeing)
• 1 red Bell Pepper
• 1 Onion
• 4 Jalapeno Peppers: Use preferred amount for desired spice level
• 3/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tsp Dry Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Canning Salt
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/8 cup Bourbon
• 2 tsp Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Cup Honey

Detailed Steps to Make the Cherry Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce

First, rinse the cherries.

Then remove the stems and pits from the cherries. I used this cherry pitter and it worked great.

Finely puree the cherries, onions and peppers in a food processor. You can also chop the ingredients up and use an immersion blender. If you touch the inside of the hot peppers, wear gloves. This jalapeno corer works great! Add all of the chopped ingredients to a large pot.

Add these and remaining ingredients to a large pot.

Heat over medium-high heat to a slight boil and then let simmer for at least 30 minutes on medium low heat to allow the flavors to develop into a delicious sauce.

Ladle the hot cherry jalapeno bourbon BBQ sauce into canning jars using a canning funnel. Leave a 1/4 inch headspace.

Wipe the rim of the jar with a damp rag, remove the air bubbles and add the lids. Add the canning jars to the boiling water bath and process jars at a hard boil for 15 minutes. I use the Ball electric water bath canner and love it.

Remove the hot jars from the hot water bath after the processing time with a jar lifter and place jars on a kitchen towel on the counter. Do not disturb for 24 hours.

Enjoy!

Enjoy this sweet and spicy cherry jalapeno bourbon BBQ sauce with any meats, such as chicken wings, chicken breasts, pork ribs or pork chops. It can also be used as a dipping sauce. The sweet heat of the cherry BBQ sauce is delicious!

Also try my strawberry recipes, strawberry jalapeno jelly and strawberry lemonade concentrate!

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