Cherry BBQ Sauce

Description
Cherry contest entry submitted by: Kathleen M. Hooker. Great over grilled ribs or chicken.

Ingredients

 * ½ cups sugar, brown or white only
 * ¼ lbs. sour cherries, pitted
 * 6 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
 * 6 tbsp. water
 * 2 tsp. cracked black pepper
 * 4 tbsp. Dijon mustard
 * ¾ cup ketchup or (1 cup tomato sauce)
 * 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 or tomato sauce, mustard, and hot sauce; mix really well. Serve as a marinade for meat or dip. Reserve the remaining barbecue sauce in the freezer or refrigerator.