Here’s a delicious Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce recipe that’s perfect for grilling season:
### Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce
#### Ingredients:
– 4 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 4 cups)
– 1 cup ketchup
– 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp ground cumin
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Peaches:**
– Start by peeling, pitting, and chopping the peaches. You can use fresh or frozen peaches (thawed).
2. **Cook the Base:**
– In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the peaches, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey.
– Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
3. **Add Aromatics:**
– Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan.
– Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. **Season the Sauce:**
– Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
– Continue to simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes, or until the peaches are very soft and the sauce has thickened.
5. **Blend the Sauce:**
– Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly.
– Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the saucepan.
6. **Adjust Seasoning:**
– Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar to taste.
7. **Simmer Again (Optional):**
– If the sauce is too thin, return it to the heat and simmer until it reaches the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, you can thin it out with a little water or apple cider vinegar.
8. **Cool and Store:**
– Let the sauce cool completely.
– Transfer to a clean jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator. The sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks.
#### Tips:
– For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
– This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, pork, or even as a dipping sauce for fries.
Enjoy your homemade Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce!
