Cheerwine Barbecue Sauce

This is made with the South's unique cherry soft drink.

Yield: 1/3 gallon

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) can Cheerwine
• 5 ounces molasses
• 6 ounces brown sugar
• 10 ounces prepared barbecue sauce (tomato-based)
• 2 ounces distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 ounce Liquid Smoke

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Pour into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Because Cheerwine Barbecue Sauce contains sugar, use it carefully. Grill over indirect heat, or use it as a dipping sauce or a finishing glaze.

Attribution

Photo credit: 43812531@N00 / CC BY

Recipe credit: Carolina Beverage Corp.