Georgia Peach BBQ Sauce

Georgia Peach BBQ Sauce

Sweet ripe peaches simmer into a tangy, slow-cooked barbecue sauce with a smoky, molasses-rich finish.

Total 1 hr 5 min Makes 16 oz Calories 52/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This sauce blends fresh peaches with vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices for a Southern-style condiment that balances sweet and tangy notes. Simmering breaks down the fruit into a thick, glossy sauce perfect for brushing on ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. Make a batch ahead and keep it on hand for weeknight grilling or summer cookouts.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses.

  2. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the peaches break down and the sauce thickens.

  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

  6. Puree the sauce with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, for a silky texture, or leave slightly chunky if preferred.

  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne as needed.

  8. Transfer the sauce to a clean 16-ounce jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Georgia Peach BBQ Sauce

    This sauce blends fresh peaches with vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices for a Southern-style condiment that balances sweet and tangy notes. Simmering breaks down the fruit into a thick, glossy sauce perfect for brushing on ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. Make a batch ahead and keep it on hand for weeknight grilling or summer cookouts.

    1 hr 5 min 16 oz 52 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 2 tablespoons molasses
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

    Method

    1. 1

      In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses.

    2. 2

      Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

    3. 3

      Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

    4. 4

      Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the peaches break down and the sauce thickens.

    5. 5

      Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

    6. 6

      Puree the sauce with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, for a silky texture, or leave slightly chunky if preferred.

    7. 7

      Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne as needed.

    8. 8

      Transfer the sauce to a clean 16-ounce jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.