Cranberry BBQ Sauce Recipe
This simple Cranberry BBQ Sauce turns leftover cranberry sauce into a flavorful, sweet-tangy glaze that works for everything from crockpot meatballs to pulled pork. It’s fast, flexible, and perfect for busy fall and winter nights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 2 tablespoon BBQ dry rub blend
Instructions
- Add the ketchup, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, molasses, and dry rub to a medium saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to bubble gently.
- Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, tang, or spice as needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a jar.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of sauce and can easily be doubled if needed.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tang at the end since cranberry sauces can vary.
- This sauce thickens naturally as it cools, so don’t worry if it looks slightly thin on the stove.
- Store in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze in small portions for up to 2 months.
- It works well as a glaze, dipping sauce, or slow cooker base!
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg
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