I love roasting just about any fruit or vegetable, so it seemed only natural to add one to a BBQ sauce recipe. I had no idea how wonderful it would turn out, and quickly become a family favorite!

This summer has been all about chillin' and grillin' with the family. Warm weather and sunshine just seems to bring everyone together, and what could be better than a BBQ to feed the crowd? So we have been giving our grill, and smoker, quite the work out. I have been going crazy working on all sorts of new sauces, but was super excited about this one. I mean, come on, roasted strawberries? Uhh hellooooo! Although, again my doubting Thomas was not too sure about what I had planned. 

Hey, I don't question him in his domain, the grill, so why should he be able to question me in my kitchen.

Soooooo, I then found out that this weeks Sunday Supper theme was "Summer BBQ Party". 

PERFECT!!

I love any excuse to call up the family, lay out a spread, and have a good time. Great food + great company = TONS of fun. Oh and some cold beer doesn't hurt either!

We ended up having the ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce, Deviled Egg Potato Salad, Lemony Broccoli Slaw, and Summer Berry Galette.

Needless to say we were all stuffed!

Oh and all doubts were set aside when the ribs were served. My daughter told me that even though my Pumpkin BBQ Sauce was her favorite, this Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce was giving it a run for it's money!

I want to thank Melanie, from Melanie Makes, for hosting this awesome Sunday Supper event!!

Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce

By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Published 07/20/2014

Sweet and tangy, this BBQ sauce is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and sliced in half
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place the strawberries in a single layer on a baking pan lined with foil folded up on the sides to capture the juices and roast until they start to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a bit.
3. In a medium pot combine the strawberries with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the sugars from burning.
4. Brush BBQ sauce on your grilled meat during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Yield: Approx 4 cups
Prep Time: 20 mins.

Cook time: 01 hrs. 10 mins.
Total time: 1 hrs. 30 mins.
Tags: strawberry, balsamic vinegar, Sauces and Spices, BBQ and Grilling, #SundaySupper,

Looking for more great dishes to include at your next BBQ party?  Look no further than our Sunday Supper table:

Beverages

• Best Wines For A Summer BBQ Party from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
• Grilled Peach and Cinnamon Whiskey Sour from Peaceful Cooking
• How To Make Fresh Squeezed Lemonade from Life Tastes Good
• Pineapple Margaritas from The Messy Baker
• Stone Fruit Sangria from Because I Like Chocolate
• Strawberry Lemonade from Basic N Delicious

Appetizers

• BBQ Stuffed Calimari from Jane’s Adventure in Dinner

Sides and Accompaniments

• Cucumber Salad with Blackberry Browned Butter Vinaigrette from Nik Snacks
• Easy Fruity Salad from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
• Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter from The Redhead Baker
• Jacques’ Cucumber Salad with Onions from Food Lust People Love
• Mango Peanut Slaw from The Texan New Yorker
• Mom’s Classic Macaroni Salad from Webicurean
• Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce from Bobby’s Kozy Kitchen
• Two Tomato Chutney from What Smells So Good?

Main Dishes

• Asian-Style Pasta with Gochujang Peanut Sauce from Wallflour Girl
• Barbecue Ribs from girlichef
• BBQ Stuffed Peppers from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Bistecca from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
• Competition Baby Back Ribs with Apple-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Grilled Clams with Chorizo from Noshing With The Nolands
• Grilled Sanma from A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
• Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Basil from Nosh My Way
• Grilled Swordfish and Eggplant with Fusilli and Tomatoes from Cooking Chat
• Grilled Wings from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Lemon Oregano Spatchcock Chicken from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Mango Beef Kebabs from Curious Cuisiniere
• Steak Skewers with Chimichurri from Jelly Toast
• Sweet and Tangy Blueberry BBQ Chicken Pizza from Simply Gourmet

Desserts

• Amazing S’mores 7-Layer Bars from Flavor Mosaic
• Banana Pudding Pie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Blackberry Cake from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Blueberry and Raspberry Galette from Rhubarb and Honey
• Farm Stand Blackberry Buckle from The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Grilled Peach Crumble from Try Anything Once Culinary
• Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream and Sweet Balsamic Syrup from La Bella Vita Cucina
• Hot Fudge Ice Cream Pie from Melanie Makes
• Lemon Ricotta Bars from The Foodie Army Wife
• Old Fashioned Sour Cherry Pie from Pies and Plots
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Take A Bite Out of Boca
• S’mores Chocolate Cookie Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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