Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

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Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Step away from the bottled sauce with the flavor explosion that is homemade Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce! This easy, homemade sauce combines the sweet tartness of cranberries with the smoky heat of chipotle and is ready in minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Servings:

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chipotles in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
1 tablespoon garlic, minced

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a small sauce pan and stir to combine.
Over medium heat, bring to a low simmer.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring upon occasion.
Use a blender, immersion hand blender, or potato masher to create a smooth, brushable consistency.
Use or serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

Yield approximately 2 cups of sauce.

Can I use leftover Cranberry Sauce for Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce?

Yes! Simply reduce the brown sugar added to the sauce to 1/3 cup instead of 1/2 cup.

Can I use frozen or dried cranberries for Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce?

Yes! Frozen cranberries are used exactly the same as fresh cranberries. Dried cranberries may be rehydrated by microwaving in 1 cup of water until they boil. Let them sit in the hot water for 5 minutes before draining the water off.

Is there a substitute for the beer/alcohol in Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce?

Non-alcoholic beer or beef or chicken stock can be used in place of the beer.

Store leftover sauce in an air tight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutrition is approximate.

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