Savory cherry sauce perfect for grilling season

Break out the barbecue! It’s grilling season.
But what are you going to put on top of that entree? Try a bowl of cherries –  in a savory sauce.
Fresh summer fruit is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled pork or chicken. This recipe combines sweet cherries with sweet onions, red wine and herbs for a savory sauce. 
Herbs de Provence – my go-to herb combo – features thyme, rosemary, oregano and lavender and complements the red wine in the sauce. Or use all thyme as another option.

Savory cherry sauce

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped

1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved

1/4 cup dry red wine

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes.

Add halved cherries to onions and sauté until cherries begin to soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add wine, brown sugar, herbs and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine. Let simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm over grilled pork or chicken.