Blueberry Barbeque Sauce

By lovemygolden

This blueberry barbecue sauce has a uniquely delicious sweet and tart character that goes exceptionally well with pork or chicken. Ideal for BBQ pork ribs.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 large apple diced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 cup strong black coffee
• 1/2 cup bourbon (or substitute apple juice)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chipotle powder (more or less to taste)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium sized sauce heat oil and cook the onion, shallot and garlic over medium low heat until softened but not browned.

Add all the other ingredients, stir well and simmer over low heat for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced, the apples have softened and the mixture begins to thicken.
Let the sauce cool before pureeing until smooth in a food processor or blender.
Store in airtight container in the fridge if you are using it within a week or so or freeze it in airtight containers.

Properly preserving it in mason jars will make it last all summer.
Notes

Get Bernardin's step by step Guide to home Canning here if you plan to bottle/can your sauce. http://www.bernardin.ca/filebin/Canning_101_Bernardin.pdf

http://www.rockrecipes.com/blueberry-barbecue-sauce/