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A jar of homemade Saskatoon Blueberry Barbecue Sauce surrounded by berries and the pot they were cooked in.

Saskatoon Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Yes, Saskatoon Blueberry Barbecue Sauce is a thing, my friend assured me. And it goes on a Bison Burger with goat cheese. Try it!
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Course: Homemade Sauces
Keyword: Saskatoon Blueberry Barbecue Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion (white or red)
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeno (1 small jalapeno)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup fruit vinegar (raspberry, red wine or rice vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco or your favourite hot sauce
  • 2 cups saskatoon berries, blueberries or a combination of both (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and jalapeno. Cook stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and add berries.
  • Simmer 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Puree sauce and pour into jars. Label and refrigerate.

Notes

Try on bison burgers, pork ribs or chicken. Brush on meat near the end of grilling time. Serve extra sauce on the side if desired.