Yield: Yields about 1 cup

Plums boost the tangy-sweet flavor of this quick homemade barbecue sauce, which is finger-licking good on grilled chicken, pork (ribs, especially), and duck. Wait until the meat is almost cooked before brushing on the sauce, lest it burn.

Ingredients

1 lb. firm-ripe plums (about 4 medium), pitted and quartered
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 Tbs. minced garlic
1 tsp. minced seeded canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. ground cloves

Nutritional Sample Size per 2 Tbs.
Calories (kcal) : 60
Fat Calories (kcal): 0
Fat (g): 0
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0
Cholesterol (mg): 0
Sodium (mg): 150
Carbohydrates (g): 15
Fiber (g): 1
Protein (g): 1

Preparation

Put all of the ingredients in a heavy-duty 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the plums break down, about 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until thick, 5 to 7 minutes.
Purée the sauce in a blender until smooth. Use or cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Sissy76 | 09/24/2019
I followed the recipe closely and was disappointed in the end result - too acidic and way too runny a texture for a bbq sauce. Maybe some of this was due to the difference among plums. After some doctoring- diluting with water, neutralizing with a little bit of baking soda (added a pinch at a time) and adding some corn starch to thicken I am content enough to use it on oven ribs though still not thrilled.
cayleee | 09/30/2018
Do not waste the ingredients on this. Upon reading, it sounds good. Upon delivery it was down the garbage disposal. Was the one 5-star review from the creator of this recipe? Total waste of good plums 😡😡
TheMomChef | 08/18/2014
Fantastic! I slathered the sauce on pork ribs and they were a huge hit, even with our eight year-old who can't tolerate much heat. The flavor was awesome; a perfect balance of sweet and heat. You can read my full review at Taking On Magazines: http://www.takingonmagazines.com/perfect-pork-spare-ribs-plum-chipotle-barbecue-sauce/

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Name: Plum-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Yield: Yields about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 lb. firm-ripe plums (about 4 medium), pitted and quartered; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbs. cider vinegar; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 Tbs. minced garlic; 1 tsp. minced seeded canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves