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Cranberry BBQ Sauce

Deliciously tangy and sweet, this Cranberry BBQ Sauce elevates your grilled dishes with a unique blend of barbecue and seasonal cranberry flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Sauce, Condiment, Cranberry BBQ Sauce, Grilling Sauce, Sweet Sauce
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups BBQ sauce or ketchup-based BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet rub Can substitute with your favorite sweet spice mix.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce and cranberry sauce.
  • Add the sweet rub and dried thyme leaves into the mix.
  • Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until the sauce starts to simmer.
  • Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  • Remove the sauce from heat, and it is ready to serve!

Notes

For added spice, consider including cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños. Mixing in liquid smoke can provide a smoky flavor, and you can experiment with other fruit purees like apple or raspberry for variations.