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    Blueberry BBQ Sauce

    Published: Jun 24, 2022 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Blueberry BBQ Sauce is super GOOD! Slather up your favorite roasted or grilled chicken, pork, or fish with this thick and delicious blend of sweet, savory, tangy, and mildly spicy barbecue sauce! Make it regular or keto.

    A white round bowl of bbq sauce and grilled chicken drumsticks slathered with the sauce.
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    • You'll ❤️ Blueberry Barbecue Sauce
    • Blueberry Jalapeno BBQ Sauce Ingredients
    • How To Make Blueberry BBQ Sauce
    • What To Serve with Blueberry BBQ
    • 📖 Variations
    • Best Blueberry BBQ Sauce Tips
    • ❓FAQs
    • ✔️ More Blueberry Recipes
    • Recipe
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    You'll ❤️ Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

    "One of my go-to bbq sauces! If you're willing, try the healthier reduced sugar (keto) version, no one will know the difference. It's not your average ho-hum bbq sauce - it's unique & tasty, and a great conversation starter when everyone realizes you've used blueberries." 🙂

    Want more unique and tasty barbecue sauces? Be sure to try this Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe and if you love fruit, Peach or Strawberry BBQ Sauce. If you're into tangy sauce, then this Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is a must.

    Make ahead. This bbq sauce can keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Delicious! Thick and rich and a combination of sweet, savory, tangy, and mildly spicy. It's SO tasty!

    Healthy. Make it keto and reduce the sugar by using a brown sugar substitute such as gold allulose and sugar-free ketchup.

    Blueberry Jalapeno BBQ Sauce Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you will need to make Blueberry BBQ Sauce:

    • Olive oil
    • Jalapeno - leave the seeds for extra spiciness or remove them to tame the heat.
    • Red onion - use red onion for the sweetness it provides.
    • Ketchup - use regular or sugar free ketchup.
    • Dijon mustard - has a little more of a kick than other mustards. Use stone-ground mustard for a little more sweetness!
    • Brown sugar - either light or dark work just fine. You can also use a brown sugar substitute.
    • Rice wine vinegar - apple cider vinegar works great also!
    • Blueberries - fresh blueberries are best in thsi recipe
    • Tobasco sauce - known for its pepperiness and spiciness. Sambal oelek, or sriracha also work.
    • Kosher Salt
    • Pepper

    For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

    How To Make Blueberry BBQ Sauce

    Here are the step-by-step instructions for making Blueberry BBQ Sauce:

    Prep and saute

    Heat the olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat and saute onions and jalapeno until translucent or tender.

    Marry the ingredients to create something magical

    Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a gentle simmer. Continue to cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it has reduced and thickened, about 30 to 35 minutes.

    Puree and serve

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Make sure to cover the blender so you don't make a mess!

    What To Serve with Blueberry BBQ

    Here are a few ways to serve this blueberry barbecue sauce recipe:

    Meal idea! Make my Grilled Chicken Drumsticks and slather the sauce after cooking, serve with a fresh green salad and potato salad.

    Burger idea! Serve it over my Peanut Butter Burger with Bacon. Your family will go nuts!!

    Serve this sauce on chicken thighs, drumsticks, chicken breast, grilled pork tenderloin, ribs, salmon, or on other fish.

    Southwestern-style chicken bacon sandwich - layer this sauce, chicken, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and a tablespoon of our chipotle crema.

    📖 Variations

    Here are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to this recipe:

    • Spicy - If the jalapeno and hot sauce don't provide enough heat for you, feel free to add chili flakes or a tablespoon of our chipotle powder to the sauce during the cooking process. You can whisk either of these spices into the sauce to taste.
    • Make it a blueberry bourbon sauce by adding 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) of bourbon, after the sauce has thickened.
    • Maple syrup - in place of brown sugar is an excellent addition as a natural sweetener. Molasses is another great sweetener.
    • Substitute other fruit in place of the blueberries - blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, peaches, and mangos, are great examples.
    • Make it keto - Substitute allulose gold for the brown sugar or any other sweetener you may desire, and sugar free ketchup.

    Best Blueberry BBQ Sauce Tips

    • Gently simmer the sauce, stirring frequently. Over-simmering or boiling sauces with sugar can easily burn. Cook until just thickened. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before blending or tasting it.
    • Always make sure to cover the blender before turning it on so no messes are made.
    • Thoroughly wash your hands after dicing raw jalapenos - or better yet, wear gloves. The oils can transfer to your eyes or skin and burn!

    ❓FAQs

    What is blueberry bbq?

    Blueberry bbq sauce is a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce that's excellent on chicken thighs, drumsticks, turkey, pork ribs, brisket, pork tenderloin, and salmon. This recipe is made with brown sugar, jalapeno, onion, ketchup, dijon, vinegar, and hot sauce. It's super simple and tasty! Make it regular or low carb and keto bbq sauce.

    Does all BBQ sauce have vinegar?

    All bbq sauces vary in ingredients, but most do contain vinegar or other types of acidic ingredients such as lemon juice, tomato sauce, mustard, and spices.

    How to store it

    Store your bbq sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    How to freeze it

    You can freeze your blueberry bbq sauce! Transfer the cooled sauce to a freezer-safe container and freeze up to 3 months.

    ✔️ More Blueberry Recipes

    Check out these healthy recipes with blueberries:

    • Blueberry Cheesecake Keto Ice Cream
    • Blueberry Mojitos
    • Coconut Blueberry Muffins (Coconut Flour Muffins)
    • Matcha Chia Pudding Recipe with Berries

    If you tried this barbecue sauce, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give the recipe a 5-star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

    Recipe

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    Blueberry Barbecue Sauce Recipe

    Slather up your favorite roasted or grilled chicken or pork with this tasty sweet and savory mildly spicy barbecue sauce!
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    Author Kori
    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 43 minutes mins
    Course seasoning, sauces, and marinade
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 73 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 jalapeno
    • 1 small red onion (diced)
    • 1 cup ketchup (sugar free or regular)
    • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
    • ½ cup brown sugar or a sugar free substitute (I used a gold allulose)
    • ½ cup rice wine vinegar
    • 1 pint blueberries (picked over, stems removed)
    • 1 tablespoon tobasco sauce
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat and saute onions and jalapeno until translucent.
    • Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low and bring to a very gentle simmer. Adjusting heat if needed, continue to cook until reduced and thickened, about 25 to 30 minutes. Be sure to stir the sauce frequently!
    • Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. (Tip: cover the blender with a dish towel to prevent any splatters)

    Notes

    • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
    • VARIATIONS: Substitute other berries for the blueberries, sweetener may need to be adjusted slightly. Make it spicier by adding more jalapeno or hot sauce.
    • TOP TIPS: Use fresh blueberries for the best taste. Omit the hot sauce if desired. Simmer gently uncovered, stirring frequently just until the sauce begins to thicken.
    • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over grilled chicken legs, chicken thighs, pork chops, pork steaks, and pork loin.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 301mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg

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