- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
- 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Ingredient info: Chipotle chiles in adobo (a spicy tomato sauce) are available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets. Liquid smoke is a smoke-flavored liquid seasoning. Look for it at supermarkets and specialty foods stores.
- Bring ketchup, cherry preserves, lemon juice, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon peel, chiles, adobo sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, and cocoa powder to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.