Easy Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe

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A jar of thick, dark red sauce with a wooden spoon, with a bowl of blueberries in the background.

Blueberry BBQ Sauce is a fun and fruity twist on a homemade BBQ sauce recipe. This sauce is sweet, smokey, and super delicious. It's the perfect addition to any grilled meat!

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Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 40

Servings: 1/3 Cups

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced red onion
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups 11-12 oz fresh or frozen blueberries
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons unsulphured or dark molasses
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a medium sized saucepan, with a heavy bottom, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until soft (about 5-7 minutes), stirring often to prevent burning.
Add the minced garlic, chili powder, and paprika. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Add all of the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and stir. Turn up the heat to medium high or high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once bubbling, give the sauce a stir and reduce the heat to medium. Continue simmering for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. The BBQ sauce should be bubbling the whole time. Turn down the heat if the mixture is splattering too much or bubbling too furiously.
The BBQ sauce is done when the berries are very soft, the sauce is thick and syrupy, and the mixture has reduced to about 3 1/3-3 1/2 cups.
For a chunky BBQ Sauce, serve as is. For a smooth BBQ sauce, cool slightly and using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor, blend until smooth.

Cuisine Sauces

Course Sides

Nutrition