Instant Pot Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce

This Instant Pot Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce is bursting with unique flavor. It's the perfect addition to pulled pork or wings. It's also great for the 21 Day Fix and Weight Watchers.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Come to Pressure Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 21 Day Fix, barbecue, dinner, party, side dish, Weight Watchers

Servings:

Calories: 92kcal

Author: Carrie

Equipment

Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot medium, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 c dark cherries frozen
10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp ginger fresh, minced
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rosemary fresh, finely chopped
salt to taste
pepper to taste
2 tsp liquid smoke OPTIONAL

Instructions

READ THIS BEFORE YOU MAKE IT: This recipe was made using a 6qt Instant Pot. If your pot is larger, you'll need to adjust accordingly. Also, altitude can affect your cook time.
Add olive oil the the Instant Pot and select the sauté function on the high temperature setting (if that applies to your pressure cooker). Add shallot and garlic and sauté until soft and slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Turn Instant Pot off and add remaining ingredients, including the liquid from the tomatoes and the liquid smoke (if you're using it). Stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Add lid and lock into place. Make sure the valve is set to the "seal" position. Set the "manual" setting to high for 10 minutes (if you don't have a setting for high, just turn on manual). The Instant Pot will start building pressure. This might take around 10 minutes.
When finished cooking, do a "quick release" of the pressure. Let all the pressure release before removing the lid.
Let the sauce cool a bit and then carefully transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Alternately, you could use an immersion blender.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, transfer blended sauce back to Instant Pot and bring to a low boil using the saute feature set to high. Heat, stirring frequently, until excess liquid is reduced and sauce reaches desired consistency.

21 Day Fix Container Counts (1 serving = about 1/2 cup - these container sizes were rough so I rounded up): >1 tsp, 1/4 green, 1/3 purple

Weight Watchers Points (1 serving = about 1 cup) 1 point

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