Cherry BBQ Sauce

Description
Cherry Contest Entry submitted by: Kathleen M. Hooker

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cups Sugar
 * 1/4 lbs sour cherries, pitted
 * 6 tbs. balsamic vinegar
 * 6 tbs. water
 * 2 tsp cracked black pepper
 * 4 tbs. dijon mustard
 * 3/4 cup ketchup
 * 1 tsp hot sauce, or more to taste

Directions

 * 1) Mix Sugar, cherries, vinegar, water, and black pepper in a medium saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to cook at a slow boil for about 45 minutes or until thick.
 * 3) Remove from heat. Add ketchup, muistard, and hot sauce; mix really well.
 * 4) Cool May be placed in freezer containers and frozen until ready to use or keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
 * 5) Great over grilled ribs or Chicken.