Blackberry BBQ Sauces

Ingredients

• 3 cups blackberries
• 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 fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 TBLS balsamic vinegar
• red pepper flakes, to taste

Directions

Step 1. 

Saute onions, garlic, and ginger until soft.

Step 2. 

Add remaining ingredients and mash mixture with a potato masher until berries are broken down and mixture is combined.

Step 3. 

Cook on med heat until berries are soft and sauce has reduced and thickened.

Step 4. 

Take off heat and cool slightly. If a mostly seedless sauce is preferred, place in blender and blend until combined.

Step 5. 

Pour through a sieve to remove most of the seeds. Return to pan and cook an additional 5 minutes to reduce to desired thickness. Serve with pork or chicken.