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Saskatoon Berry Barbecue Sauce

Author: Mia Staysko

An interesting sauce for your next barbecue. Served over grilled pork or chicken this sauce is tasty and looks very elegant.

Blueberries can be substituted for the saskatoon berries if they are not available in your area.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 med onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger grated
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 C fresh or frozen saskatoons can substitute blueberries
  • 1/4 C maple syrup
  • 4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. In heavy saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, grated ginger and garlic, cook until onion is softened. Add remaining ingredients and gently combine

  2. Simmer over med heat until sauce is slightly reduced and bubbling and berries are beginning to break open and release their juices. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.

  3. With a stick blender puree the sauce until partially smooth. You still want to have some of the whole berries remain in the sauce. Re-warm before serving if fully cooled.

  4. May be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.