Blueberry Basil Barbecue Sauce Recipes

BLUEBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the ingredients: measure the ketchup and vinegar, crush the garlic, rinse the blueberries or if you are using frozen, rinse them off and let them thaw out in a bowl.
• Add the ketchup, blueberries, vinegar, crushed garlic to a saucepan and cook on low heat stirring occasionally until the blueberries become very soft - about 30 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and check the taste for sweetness and adjust the flavors.
• For a smooth sauce, place sauce into a blender, food processor or use an immersion blender.

BLUEBERRY BASIL BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• 2. Use a potato masher to smash up and macerate the blueberries and tomatoes.
• 3. Cook until thick and bubbly (about 15 minutes). Store in a quart jar for up to 2 weeks.

MENNY'S BLUEBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

BLUEBERRY BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Saute the onion, garlic and ginger until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the blueberries and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Add the cider vinegar, honey, molasses, ketchup, paprika, salt, pepper, cinnamon, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, celery seed, cayenne pepper, cloves and brown sugar.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
• Puree the mixture with an immersion blender.
• If you want a"finer" sauce, strain it back into a clean saucepan.
• Bring the sauce back to a simmer and cook a few minutes more.
• Let cool completely.

BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thick.
• Remove from heat, cool.
• Place blueberry mixture in a blender; process until smooth.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BLUEBERRY-BASIL SALSA

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil it. Grill jalapenos until slightly charred and blistered, turning frequently, about 15 minutes. Using a paper towel, pull off stems and remove skins from chiles. Roughly chop flesh and seeds; set aside. Meanwhile, grill scallions, turning often, until soft and charred in spots, 3 to 4 minutes; set aside.
• Place 2 cups blueberries in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, about five times. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add onion, jalapenos, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to combine.Add basil, cilantro, remaining cup blueberries, and oil; stir to combine.
• Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cayenne. Grill chicken until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place 4 grilled scallions on each plate, and top with chicken. Serve immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of blueberry salsa. Garnish with basil and cilantro leaves.