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Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce

The best Blueberry BBQ Sauce for chicken, ribs or pork! This will quickly become a summer grilling favorite!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 - 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup VOM FASS American Bourbon Whiskey
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup VOM FASS Blueberry Balsamic Star Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 3 shakes Chipotle Tabasco sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a 3qt saucepan over medium heat. Add red onion and cook until soft, but not brown, 2 - 4 minutes.
  • Add chopped garlic and jalapeño to the pan, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring often so the garlic doesn’t burn.
  • Add VOM FASS American Bourbon Whiskey, and increase the heat to high. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cook until the liquid is nearly evaporated, about 2 - 5 minutes.
  • Stir in all the remaining ingredients (blueberries through salt) and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stirring often, simmer until thickened for 15 - 20 minutes.  
  • Remove the sauce from the heat, and place into a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. If you want a thinner sauce to use as a glaze, pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove any thicker solids.
  • Use as you would your favorite BBQ sauce. 
  • Pairs well with ribs, pork or chicken. You can make it ahead of time too. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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