Menny's Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

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

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

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

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, and ginger until onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Add blueberries, maple syrup, cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, lemon juice, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce is slightly reduced and bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

66 Calories
1g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 144mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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