Cheerwine Barbecue Sauce

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

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 1/3 gallon
Category: Sauce & Salsa
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

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

Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and let cool.
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/