Chef Erin Finegan's Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1 1/4 cups cherry jam or cherry preserves
• 1 cup cola (regular, not diet)
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons grenadine
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (Thai chile sauce)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onions and sautee until they are golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).

3. 3

   Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Deglaze with the grenadine and quickly add ketchup, jam, cola, brown sugar, and vinegar then bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer uncovered until reduced to about 4 cups stirring often to prevent scorching (about 40-50 minutes).

6. 6

   Stir in 1 teaspoon of siracha.

7. 7

   Season to taste with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper and more hot sauce, if desired.

8. 8

   Transfer to bowl and cool completely.

9. 9

   May be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.