Plum BBQ Sauce Recipe
"Elevate your grilling game with the irresistible Plum BBQ Sauce Recipe. Bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, this homemade sauce combines the richness of plums with a hint of smokiness, creating a unique and flavorful accompaniment to your favorite grilled dishes. Perfect for adding a delicious twist to ribs, chicken, or veggies, this sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire."
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped ripe plums about 4-5 plums
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar depends how ripe your plums are mine were still pretty tart, more or less
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat adjust to taste
Instructions
- Wash the plums, remove the pits, and chop them into small pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped plums and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until plums are soft.
- Drain the plums, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. In the same saucepan, combine cooked plums, reserved liquid, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender to puree until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a glaze for grilled meats or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Special Note
Feel free to get creative and adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Cooking is all about experimentation and making recipes your own!