CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

Luckytrim

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BOY, THIS SOUNDS GOOD - - WHO WANTS TO VOLUNTEER TO TRY IT AND REPORT BACK ??:whistling:

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 cups canned pitted Bing cherries, drained
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure chili powder (not a blend)
1 1/2 cups Port wine
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
1/2 cup honey or more to taste
4 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons fresh lemon or more to taste
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 canned chipotle chilies or 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon course salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and cherries and cook unti the onion is soft but not brown, 3 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the sauce, uncovered, until reduced to about 2 cups, 15 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Correct the seasoning, adding salt, lemon juice, or honey; the sauce should be a little sweet, a little sour, and very flavorful. Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cover, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several weeks. Makes 2 cups.
 

QSis

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I'll give it a try if I can find canned Bing cherries.

Do they recommend a particular type of meat to use it on, Lucky? I'd guess chicken or ribs, and am leaning towards chicken.

Lee
 

UnConundrum

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I'm surprised they don't use a stick blender to chop up the cherries. It's not going to baste well on food still cooking, unless they're anticipating it as a final serving sauce....
 

QSis

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Ohhhh, brisket! Hmmph. Well, brisket flats are on sale this week for Passover, so I might pick one up.

I like the idea of chopping up most of the cherries, Unconun! Maybe saving some whole for presentation.

Lee
 

QSis

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Oh, yeah, Phiddle - or even domestic turkey!

And while we are talking about pork loin and chops, those too!

Lee
 

Luckytrim

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My experience with canned cherries, little as it is, is that they tend to get mushy when cooked.........matter of fact, there's not a lot of firmness there straight from the can even................
 

QSis

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Where am I looking for them, Lucky? In the canned fruit section or the pie filling section?

Lee
 

Luckytrim

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I always find them in the canned fruits.............

........I just bought a 6-pound brisket, so it looks like we'll have two opinions........

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I'll use the Coffee Brisket Rub I posted yesterday, so it will be an iron chef entry, if I get to it this weekend !
 
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Luckytrim

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well, going to plan b........ I put together the coffee-cardamon rub, and didn't like the look or taste of it........so I'm gonna marinate this brisket over night in a BBQ sauce........
 

QSis

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I found the canned bing cherries in the canned fruit aisle.

People on my BBQ forum also suggested pork loin, duck (yeah!) and pork steaks (which I have in the freezer).

I'm definitely going to try this sauce!

Lee
 

QSis

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Lucky, did you ever get to try the Chocolate-Cherry Barbecue sauce on your brisket?

I've got all the stuff for it, except the brisket, and wondered how you liked it.

Lee
 

Luckytrim

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no maa'm........

but I did apply it to two very fragile duck breasts, and found it too sweet for my palate.......... you should attempt it, tho' as I am not a "sweet Meat" person.
 

QSis

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Really? Me, either! I'm glad you told me, Lucky!

I will find something else to do with my can of Bing cherries!

Thanks for the heads up!

Lee
 
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