Cherry BBQ Sauce

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

Ingredients

 * ½ cups sugar
 * ¼ lbs sour cherries, pitted
 * 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 * 6 tbsp water
 * 2 tsp cracked black pepper
 * 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
 * ¾ 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, mustard, 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.