Spicy Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Name: Spicy Blackberry BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp ginger powder; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce, double it if you like it hot; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 stick butter; 1 tbsp pepper

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This is kinda two recipes in one.

It all began with an abundance of blackberries in the fridge (can’t let those go bad), and it went from there. Then next thing you know I’m making meatballs and slicing jalapenos.

I know what you’re thinking – the blackberries might be too intrusive.

It is a little sweet, however, given the amount of damn hot sauce and Worcestershire I put in it, the balance is perfect. It’s so good… and very different from traditional BBQ sauces. Although I’m not huge on anything sweet, the blackberry flavor is unique.

I love unique.

I initially wanted to grill some chicken, but the meatball idea won. I made them with ground chuck, a little cumin, salt and steak sauce, brushed them with the bbq sauce and broiled them for just a few minutes.

Then I topped them with Cabot Farmhouse Reserve White Cheddar and put them back in the oven until the cheese was melty and everything was bubbly.

Final touches – sour cream, cilantro and jalapeños. And I dipped them in more Spicy Blackberry BBQ Sauce.

Of course.

Here’s your printable-

Yield: 8

Spicy Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp ginger powder
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp Tabasco sauce, double it if you like it hot
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 stick butter
1 tbsp pepper

Instructions

Pulse blackberries in a food processor until smooth and strain in a fine mesh strainer.
Combine berries with all other ingredients in a food processor and pulse until pureed.
Heat over medium heat, whisking until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 cups Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 491Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1091mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 7gSugar: 59gProtein: 3g

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Author

Shea Goldstein

Shea Goldstein is the voice behind Dixie Chik Cooks. She's a recipe developer, brand ambassador and food writer. She has been published in Redbook, Parade, Food Blogger Magazine and more. Shea is a Southern Belle Who's Thinking About What's For Dinner While Eating Lunch.
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This Post Has 4 Comments

Regan @ Cabot Creamery May 28, 2015 Reply

Little bitty skewers of yumminess 🙂
Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies May 27, 2015 Reply

We always have a bumper crop of blackberries, so I am always looking for new idea’s and recipes. Definitely trying this!
Justine Fontinell May 27, 2015 Reply

Sounds so delicious—and your pix are stunning!
1. Shea May 27, 2015 Reply
  
  Thanks so much Justine!

Spicy Blackberry BBQ Sauce