Whiskey-Glazed Beef Skewers with Michigan Cherry Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Tender grilled beef skewers glazed with a rich whiskey and cherry sauce reflecting local Michigan spirits. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, bourbon whiskey, fresh cherries, pitted for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 1 cup pitted fresh cherries, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Toss 1 lb beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
Step 3: Thread the beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers evenly. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 4: Grill the beef skewers for 3 minutes on each side, brushing generously with the whiskey-cherry glaze after flipping. Continue grilling and glazing for a total of 10 minutes or until beef is medium-rare and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 5: Remove skewers and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with additional warmed whiskey-cherry sauce on the side.