May 22, 2013                                     

St. James Cherry BBQ Sauce

by Chef Timothy Grandinetti, C.E.C.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 cup finely minced onion
  • 1 tsp salt / black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 oz cherry preserves or jam
  • 12 oz St. James Winery Cherry Wine
  • 6 oz cherry cola
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat grapeseed oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add finely minced onion, season with salt and pepper; cook 10 – 12 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in preserves, wine, cola, brown sugar, vinegar, and sweet chili sauce.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce reduces by 1/3.
  6. Serve with the Berkshire Pork Shoulder.