Menny’s Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Description

This sauce is a sweet, tangy addition to any barbecue. Blueberries are a true flavor of Maine. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion
  2. garlic
  3. and ginger until onion is softened
  4. about 8 minutes. Add blueberries
  5. maple syrup
  6. cider vinegar
  7. balsamic vinegar
  8. Worcestershire sauce
  9. molasses
  10. lemon juice
  11. cinnamon
  12. cumin
  13. chili powder
  14. paprika
  15. smoked paprika
  16. salt
  17. and black pepper; stir to combine. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce is slightly reduced and bubbling
  18. 5 to 7 minutes.
  19. Remove skillet from heat; cool slightly. Pour sauce into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 12

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