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Cheerwine Barbecue Sauce

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Cheerwine is a popular cherry-flavored soft drink that originated in North Carolina in 1917.

Ingredients

Units Scale
1 (12 ounce) can Cheerwine 5 ounces molasses 6 ounces brown sugar 10 ounces prepared barbecue sauce (tomato-based) 2 ounces distilled white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 ounce Liquid Smoke

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Pour into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Because Cheerwine Barbecue Sauce contains sugar, use it carefully. Grill over indirect heat, or use it as a dipping sauce or a finishing glaze.

Photo credit: 43812531@N00 / CC BY

Recipe credit: Carolina Beverage Corp.

Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/cheerwine-barbecue-sauce/