Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Servings:10 servings
Blueberry BBQ sauce is smoky, tangy, sweet, and can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. You'll love the deep, rich color and balance of flavors. Use it as a finishing sauce, dip, or marinade. Vegan, GF, refined sugar-free.Yield: makes 2 ½ cups
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oil, optional - for oil-free diets, use a splash of water if needed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- scant 1 teaspoon dried chipotle flakes - or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen - if using frozen, thaw first
- 1 cup tomato sauce - cooked, pureed tomatoes + salt; usually sold in 8 oz. cans
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup - reduce to ¼ cup if you prefer a less sweet sauce
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a saute pan over medium heat and add the oil, if using. Saute the onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and chipotle flakes, and cook for 1 minute. (If using canned chipotle in adobo, add in step 2.)
- Add the blueberries and all remaining ingredients Stir and bring to a simmer. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes or until thickened and slightly reduced.
- Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a jar, and let cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Store blueberry BBQ sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freezer friendly.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
