Recipe information
Yield
4 cups
Ingredients
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
2
cups chopped onions
2
garlic cloves, minced
2
12-ounce bottles (ketchup-style) chili sauce
1
12- to 13-ounce jar cherry preserves or jam
1
cup cherry cola (regular, not diet)
1
/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1
/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1
teaspoon (or more) hot pepper sauce
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Preparation
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Stir in chili sauce, preserves, cherry cola, brown sugar, and vinegar; bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until reduced to 4 cups, stirring often to prevent scorching, about 50 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more hot pepper sauce, if desired. Transfer to bowl and cool completely. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.