Gather your ingredients.The unique ingredients list is what makes this sauce shine. Don’t be scared by some of the more interesting ingredients, everything is easy to find at the grocery store and it all comes together beautifully.

One of the key ingredients in this BBQ sauce recipe is canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. If you’re not familiar with this product, go right out to the grocery store and buy some! You’ll love the complex, smoky flavor these beauties will add to homemade salsa, dips, tacos, refried beans, dressings, and more. Add all the ingredients (except water) to a bowl and stir to combine. We like using this small whisk for stirring salad dressings and sauces.Fridge: A whole batch of Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce will cover quite a bit of your favorite grilled or BBQ meats, but if you have any left over be sure to store it in your refrigerator in a tightly sealed jar or container. The cherries can cause the sauce to spoil eventually, so I’ve found it is best if you can use it up within a week.

Next, add a little water at a time until the dressing is a pourable consistency. But avoid adding too much water as it can dilute the flavor. Combine and simmer. Everybody goes in the pot and simmers until the flavors are combined and the cherries are super soft.Taste and season. Save adding the salt and pepper to the sauce until this step. Give it a taste and add in as much seasoning as you like! Boneless skinless breast will work too if that’s what you prefer, but we love the added flavor of the bone-in with skin on.