Wojapi BBQ Sauce
This tangy and sweet BBQ sauce is made with chokecherries or wild berries, perfect for meats or as a dip!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chokecherries
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp Allspice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chokecherries and water. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the berries soften and break down.
- Use a blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Strain out any seeds or pulp if desired.
- Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed, adding more honey or vinegar.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different wild berries or adjust the sweetness and tanginess to your liking!