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
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
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brush BBQ sauce on your grilled meat during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Prep Time: 20 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
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up here: Sunday Supper Movement.
Creative! I bet that strawberry adds a nice flavor to the sauce.
ReplyDeleteThanks David. Yes, the roasted strawberry really add a ton to the flavor.
DeleteHi Bobbi, I made this with the strawberries, my family loved it and basically will not eat store purchased BBQ sauce anymore. LOL.. I just went Raspberry picking... Do you think I could use this recipe with Raspberries?
DeleteI am so glad they love it :) I would definitely give the raspberries a go. Try using this blackberry recipe and subbing in the raspberries http://www.bobbiskozykitchen.com/2015/06/blackberry-bbq-sauce.html
DeleteOoohhhhh. Yuuuummmm. This sounds so good. We're having grilled chicken tonight and I'm trying to figure out a way to make this with the ingredients I have in the kitchen right now. I wonder how it would work to roast strawberries that were frozen and thawed? I don't have fresh ones and won't have a chance to go shopping. Hhhmmm.
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you would bring this recipe to my recipe link party The Yuck Stops Here this week. The party starts Tuesday evening at 8pm ET on my site Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos. HUGS
That is a great question Cheryl! I think I would go ahead and give it a try. Thanks for the invite, I will check it out.
DeleteOMG--that first picture had me drooling! I love fruit based BBQ sauces and this one is being added to my recipe book. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherron!! I am so glad you like it!
DeleteI'm in lust. Could you please send some my way?
ReplyDeleteLOL Christy, I sure wish I could!
DeleteSo, when are you going to be bottling your first batch for sale? I'll be first in line! This looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou know my kids keep asking me when I am going to come up with my own line of BBQ sauces!! Something to think about :)
DeleteTotally drooling over your ribs, they look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tara :) as soon as I published this I told Kevin I wanted to make another batch!
DeleteBerries in BBQ sauce are such a great way to add natural sweetness!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Mallory!!
DeleteHeck yes!! I'm so coming to your party!
ReplyDeleteCome on over!!! :)
DeleteI am beyond intrigued! I have heard of peach BBQ sauce before, so I bet the sweetness of the strawberries would be absolutely incredible! I'm definitely keeping this in mind for our next BBQ.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I hope you love it as much as we do!!
DeleteWas so excited to see this recipe when I was gathering all the recipes for this week's list. YUM!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melanie! I hope you get a chance to try it :)
DeleteYummy! Your sauce looks fantastic! Lately, I've been doing rubs rather than sauces, but I have to give this a try! I bet it's good on grilled chicken!
ReplyDeleteOh yes it is Martin!!
DeleteWait.....that is. Amazing. Face-to-screen, thank you very much! I have about 50 flats (okay, more like 1) of strawberries sitting in my kitchen screaming to get used up in this sauce. I love the idea of the sweet and tangy flavors coming out through fruit! I am most definitely keeping my eye on stellar you, you! :)
ReplyDeleteHehe thanks Ala! I hope you give this a try, it is soooooo good!
DeleteOh, my. What an incredible BBQ sauce! Your ribs look terrific!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Liz!
DeleteOh YUM! I love fruit based BBQ sauces. I recently did a cherry BBQ sauce and now I must try yours using strawberry! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteRenee - Kudos Kitchen
Yummm! Cherry BBQ sauce sounds fabulous!!
DeleteWhat a unique taste on BBQ sauce!
ReplyDeleteWe are big BBQ'ers in our house ... we'll definitely have to give this a try!
I love to change things up :) I hope you enjoy it!!
DeleteI keep meaning to make a strawberry BBQ sauce, I did a blueberry one a few years ago that was incredible. We are going to make one last attempt strawberry picking before the season is done this year and I think making a big batch of this is in order.
ReplyDeleteOohh blueberry BBQ? YUM!!!
DeleteI have been craving ribs and your pic is making my mouth water for sure!! I can't wait to try this sauce - yummm!
ReplyDeleteWe are BBQing again this weekend and I am torn between trying a new sauce, or making this again. We love it so much! I hope you get a chance to give it a try!
DeleteThis sounds so interesting! I have only tried store bought BBQ sauce before, but I would love to make my own sometime!
ReplyDeleteOh once you make your own you will never go back to store bought!
Deletehmmmm I have some ribs defrosting for tonight's dinner .... sounds as if I should pick up some strawberries ... decisions, decisions!
ReplyDeleteOh yes yes yes!!!
DeleteThis definitely sound delish! You should try Sister Chris's Fruit Flavored BBQ Sauce.. it's an original
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