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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Sauces » Strawberry BBQ Sauce

    Published: Feb 23, 2022 | Last Updated On: Jan 2, 2023 by Neha Mathur

    Strawberry BBQ Sauce

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    Make this sweet and tangy Strawberry BBQ Sauce at home in under 40 minutes using fresh or frozen strawberries. Use this versatile sauce to grill meat, slather on meatloaf, or use it as a dip or salad dressing (gluten-free).

    Here are some more homemade sauces that you may like – Cilantro Chimichurri, Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Lemon Drop Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce, Thai Peanut Sauce, Bechamel Sauce, and Gochujang Dipping Sauce.

    Strawberry BBQ sauce kept in a glass bottle.
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    • About Strawberry Barbeque Sauce
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Strawberry BBQ Sauce
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Strawberry Barbeque Sauce

    Strawberry BBQ Sauce is a sweet and tangy blend of strawberries, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a few more simple ingredients.

    This versatile sauce comes together in under 40 minutes and can be made using fresh or frozen strawberries. It is a great variation of the classic BBQ sauce and can be used in multiple ways.

    This strawberry barbecue sauce freezes very well. So you can double or triple the recipe and freeze the extra sauce in small glass jars. Just pull out one jar, thaw it and your BBQ sauce is ready in no time.

    This recipe will give you approximately 2 cups of sauce.

    I like to make this strawberry bbq sauce recipe in spring when strawberries are in season and are sold at a very cheap price. I then freeze the sauce until the grilling season starts in the summer.

    Ingredients

    Strawberry BBQ Sauce ingredients 1
    Strawberry BBQ sauce ingredients 2

    Strawberries – Use fresh or frozen strawberries to make the sauce. If using frozen strawberries, then thaw them before using them.

    You can use other fruits such as mango, blackberries, or fig instead of strawberries to make BBQ sauce.

    Tomatoes – This recipe requires fresh tomatoes. Choose ripe red tomatoes for the best flavor.

    Balsamic Vinegar – Use a good quality one.

    Butter + Olive Oil – A combination of butter and light olive oil makes the sauce rich and buttery. To make the sauce vegan, replace butter with light olive oil.

    Worcestershire Sauce – It adds a sour, spicy, and sweet taste to the sauce.

    Others – You will also need garlic, ketchup, honey (or maple syrup), salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

    Sometimes the strawberries and tomatoes are too tart, in that case, add some brown sugar to balance the taste of the sauce.

    You can also add some soy sauce to this sauce for an Asian flare.

    Add some lemon juice to make the sauce tangier.

    How To Make Strawberry BBQ Sauce

    In a large deep pot or a large dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon light olive oil over medium-high heat.

    Butter and oil heating in a pan.

    Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook until garlic turns golden brown in color (30-40 seconds), stirring continuously.

    Minced garlic added to the pan.
    Fried until golden brown.

    Add 2 pounds (1 kg) of halved strawberries and 1 cup of diced ripe tomatoes to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft and starting to break down (8-10 minutes). 

    Strawberries and tomatoes added to the pan.
    Cooked strawberries and tomatoes.

    Transfer the berries and tomatoes into a blender or a food processor and blend until super smooth. You can also use an immersion blender to blend the sauce.

    Berries and tomatoes added to a blender.
    Smooth puree made.

    Return the berries and tomatoes to the pot and stir in

    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder. 
    Puree transferred to the pot.
    Remaining ingredients added to the pot.

    Bring the ingredients to a boil.

    Everything mixed well.

    Now reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer until its volume is reduced by about a third and the flavor profile is sweet and tangy and not vinegary (15-20 minutes). Stir at regular intervals while cooking.

    Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed. You can add some brown sugar if the sauce is too tart.

    Remove the pot from the heat and let the sauce cool completely.

    Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for 6 months.

    Ready strawberry BBQ sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to make roasted strawberry barbeque sauce?

    To make the flavors even stronger, you can replace fresh strawberries with roasted strawberries. Rinse and hull the strawberries and cut them in half. Arrange them on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. Use these strawberries in place of fresh strawberries in the recipe.

    Can I use other fruits to make fruity barbecue sauces?

    Yes, you can replace strawberries with peaches, pineapple, blackberries, mangoes, or figs.

    Can I make this homemade bbq sauce in a slow cooker?

    Yes, you can. Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Blend the sauce in a blender or a food processor and it’s ready to use.

    How to make spicy strawberry sauce?

    You can use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to add a smoky flavor and a spicy kick to the sauce. Habanero pepper can also be used to make this spicy sauce. The sweetness of strawberries also pairs well with the kick of Jalapeno peppers.

    Can I make this sauce using strawberry jam?

    Yes, microwave the jam until it is flowy. Then use it in place of fresh or frozen strawberries. The sauce made using strawberry jam will be sweeter as compared to the one made using strawberries.

    Serving Suggestions

    This spicy tangy Strawberry Sauce is a perfect accompaniment to bone-in grilled chicken, pork chops, or grilled fish fillets. You can also use this sauce to make homemade ribs, chicken tenders, or chicken wings.

    Use this homemade barbecue sauce as a dip for your fries and wedges.

    Use it to make pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches or burgers. You can also use it in open toasts, flatbreads, or wraps.

    This sauce makes for a great salad dressing too. Just thin it down with some water.

    It is also great to use as a base for pizza instead of the regular pizza sauce.

    Storage Suggestions

    Strawberry BBQ Sauce will last for about a week in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. Use a clean and dry spoon for every use, this way the sauce will last longer.

    You can make an extra batch and freeze it for later use. To freeze, pour the sauce into an ice tray and freeze for a few hours. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to zip-lock bags and freeze for 6 months.

    You can also freeze the sauce in small portions in freezer safe containers.

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    Make this sweet and tangy Strawberry BBQ Sauce at home in under 40 minutes using fresh or frozen strawberries. Use this versatile sauce to grill meat, slather on meatloaf, or use it as a dip or salad dressing.

    Strawberry BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Make this sweet and tangy Strawberry BBQ Sauce at home in under 40 minutes using fresh or frozen strawberries. Use this versatile sauce to grill, slather on meatloaf, or use it as a dip or salad dressing.
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 82kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted)
    • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 2 pounds strawberries (1 kg, fresh or frozen, hulled and halved)
    • 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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    Instructions

    • In a large deep pot, melt butter and light olive oil over medium-high heat.
    • Once the oil is hot, add garlic and cook until garlic turns golden brown in color (30-40 seconds).
    • Add strawberries and tomatoes to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft and starting to break down (8-10 minutes). 
    • Transfer the berries and tomatoes into a blender and blend until super smooth.
    • Return the berries and tomatoes to the pot and stir in balsamic vinegar, ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. 
    • Bring the ingredients to a boil.
    • Now reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer until its volume is reduced by about a third and the flavor profile is sweet and tangy and not vinegary (15-20 minutes). Stir at regular intervals while cooking.
    • Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed. You can add some brown sugar if the sauce is too tart.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and let the sauce cool completely.
    • Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for 6 months.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4e9VcWhtis

    Notes

    This recipe will give you approximately 2 cups of sauce.
    You can double or triple the recipe and freeze the extra sauce in small glass jars. Just pull out one jar, thew it and your BBQ sauce is ready in no time.
    To make the sauce vegan, replace butter with light olive oil.
    You can use a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to add a spicy kick to the sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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