Spicy Strawberry BBQ Sauce

Sweet, fruity, savory, and spicy. This sauce screams summertime in every aspect. It has the fresh, fruity flavor of strawberry as well as the savory, spicy notes that complement anything being grilled at a summertime BBQ! Refrigerate remaining sauce for up to 14 days.

Step: 1

Combine strawberry preserves, tomato puree, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper in a medium pot. Whisk to remove any lumps.

Step: 2

Bring strawberry mixture to a slow simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until sauce evenly coats the back of a metal spoon and is glossy, about 30 minutes, whisking frequently; never allow the bottom of the pot to scorch. Season with kosher salt.

Step: 3

Remove sauce from heat and let cool before transferring to a tightly sealed quart-sized container.

Per Serving: 143 calories; protein 0.8g; carbohydrates 37.1g; fat 0.5g; sodium 146.5mg.

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