Homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce with Pork Chops
Apr 05, 2022, Updated Sep 06, 2022
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You are going to love how easy this Blueberry BBQ Sauce is to make. Not to mention, the flavor that is packs is absolutely delicious!
Let’s face it. We all get into a food rut. We continue to make the same meals over and over until we are burnt out and go to Google or Pinterest (if you aren’t following us, will you follow us pretty please?) to look for inspiration.
This Homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce is perfect for serving with chicken, pork chops or even ribs! We hope that you will add this new bbq sauce recipe to your arsenal.
What does Blueberry BBQ Sauce Taste Like?
We believe that this blueberry bbq sauce is better than any store bought version. If you begin to look at the ingredients that are in condiments, you will notice there is a lot of added sugar. With this Blueberry BBQ Sauce recipe there is just a little bit of added sweetness with the brown sugar. The blueberries themselves are sweet, so you won’t need much else.
Can I use blueberries that I have frozen?
If you choose to use frozen blueberries for this Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe, be sure that you put them in a bowl of warm water to thaw them out. Be sure to drain the blueberries and pat dry before placing into the skillet. The added water from the blueberries will result in a runnier consistency.
Related: How to Freeze Berries
What can I replace the honey with?
If you don’t have any local honey, you can replace the honey with maple syrup.
Love Blueberries? Check out our other Blueberry Recipes for Inspiration:
Ingredients Needed to Make Blueberry BBQ Sauce at home
- 3 cups North Bay blueberries
- 1 TBLS olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 TBLS tomato paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 TBLS dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 2 TBLS balsamic vinegar
- red pepper flakes, to taste
How to Make homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Step 2
Add garlic and cook until fragrant which will be about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Step 4
Mash the blueberry mixture with a potato masher until the blueberries are broken down and mixture is combined.
Step 5
For a smooth sauce, cool slightly and place in blender to puree.
Serve over your favorite pork chop, ribs, chicken thighs or grilled chicken breasts.
Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 cups North Bay blueberries
- 1 TBLS olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 TBLS tomato paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 TBLS dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 2 TBLS balsamic vinegar
- red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions in olive oil until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Adding garlic to the onion and olive oil mixture
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant which will be about 30 seconds.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cook on medium heat until the blueberries are soft and the sauce has reduced and thickened (20-30 minutes).
- Mash the blueberry mixture with a potato masher until the blueberries are broken down and mixture is combined.
- For a smooth sauce, cool slightly and place in blender to puree.
- Serve over your favorite pork chop, ribs, chicken thighs or grilled chicken breasts.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Store Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Store any leftover Blueberry Sauce in a tightly sealed mason jar in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Why We Love North Bay Produce
North Bay blueberries are always fresh and in season. Why? Because they’re shipped from North Bay Produce farms all across the Western Hemisphere. Your favorite berries may not be in season where you live, but they’re thriving in a North Bay Produce field somewhere!
North Bay’s high-quality seasonal produce stems from its dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. Because North Bay is committed to living within our natural resources in an ethical manner, it’s easy to see why they are devoted to providing you with the best produce available throughout the entire year. Supplying fresh produce to the world is the passion and mission of North Bay Produce.
