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December 9, 2016 Back to Picks >

Rosemary and Lemon BBQ Sauce

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 3 to 4 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp BBQ Rosemary, chopped

Combine the ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan and whisk to mix. Let the sauce gradually come to a simmer over medium heat and simmer until thick, 8 to 10 minutes.

Grapefruit Compote in Rosemary Syrup

  • 1 c sugar
  • � cup water
  • 3 Tbsp Honey
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 large grapefruit
  • � c maraschino cherries with stems
  • Garnish fresh rosemary stems

Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Remove and discard rosemary. Section the grapefruit into a large bowl while reserving juices. Pour rosemary syrup over fruit in bowl. Add cherries. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Garnish if desired.