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    Published: Jul 18, 2017 · Modified: May 3, 2022 by Sara

    Blackberry BBQ Sauce Recipe

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    This tangy Blackberry BBQ Sauce includes chipotle chili peppers for a bit of smoky flavor. Easy to make it’s the perfect condiment for any type of smoked or grilled meat.

    jar of blackberry bbq sauce with spoon.

    One of my favorite memories from the lazy summer mornings of my childhood was walking across the street in my pajamas (barefoot if Mama didn’t catch me) and picking blackberries from the edge of the woods.

    I’d take them back to the house, rinse them off in the kitchen, and then add them to my morning cereal. There is just nothing like fresh blackberries!

    Do you remember picking wild blackberries? Southern Food Then and Now is all about traditions, regions and the origins of our favorite cuisine!

    bowl of blackberries are food of the south

    The idea is born for blackberry bbq sauce:

    The students at the school where I teach live in urban neighborhoods, and most of them, I discovered, have never had this experience.

    So when we spotted thousands of blackberries on the edge of the field where we spend recess, I just knew I had to take the moment to show my 1st graders a part of their neighborhood they never knew existed.

    We talked about the thorns and the love snakes have for these juicy berries. We discussed the difference between the red ones and the black ones and why we should leave the red ones alone.

    I went over why it was crucial to have a grown-up check before you eat anything you find growing…

    Then we dove right into that Southern rite of passage known as blackberry picking.

    jar of blackberry barbecue sauce with bowl of blackberries behind.

    As much as I love blackberries on my cereal, in my smoothies, on my ice cream, and in my cobblers, I wanted to get a little outside the box with this recipe.

    It is grilling season, after all, so why not put blackberries on our barbecue? This tangy sauce has chipotle chili peppers to give it a smoky kick, too!

    You’ll find it to be absolute perfection on any of your grilled or smoked meats – use it for ribs, chicken or even brush a bit on grilled shrimp.

    ribs behind jar of barbecue sauce.

    How to make Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

    To make the sauce, you combine blackberries, a chipotle chili pepper (the kind that comes in a can of adobo sauce), tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, and salt & pepper in a pot.

    Bring all the ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. As you stir, use a wooden spoon to crush the blackberries and the chili pepper to release all the flavors they have to offer. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.

    Next, spoon the mixture into a fine mesh sieve and use the wooden spoon to press all of the liquid out into a bowl. Once all you have left in the sieve is the solid part, discard that. Serve the blackberry bbq sauce any way you would serve a more traditional version!

    More favorites:

    The perfect side dish for whatever you’re cooking on the grill and serving with Blackberry BBQ Sauce is this Watermelon Salad with Cucumbers and Lime Vinaigrette.

    And, Blackberry Syrup is great over pancakes, waffles, biscuits or stirred into a cocktail! And Southern Blackberry Mules? Deliciousness in a copper mug!

    jar of blackberry bbq sauce with spoon.

    Blackberry BBQ Sauce

    Sara
    Blackberries give a unique twist to this smoky barbecue sauce.
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Servings 8 people
    Calories 60 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup tomato paste
    • 3 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
    • 1 whole chipotle pepper
    • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
    • 6 ounces fresh blackberries
    • 1 clove garlic
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium high heat and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
    • Crush blackberries and chipotle pepper as you stir.
    • Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes.
    • Spoon mixture into fine sieve and press until solids are all that remains in the sieve.
    • Discard solids and serve sauce as desired.

    Notes

    Chipotle pepper is the type in a can of adobo sauce. Take the pepper out and then use sauce as directed in recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 453mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    Categories: Dressings Tags: misc recipes, sauce

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    1. Carolann says

      July 24, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      Oh my gosh, this looks so very delicious! I will make it for sure. YUM!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 25, 2017 at 11:40 am

        Thanks, Carolann. Hope you like it!

        Reply
    2. FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says

      July 24, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      I have that blackberry memory too. In fact, we as a family had a favorite roadside picking place. Fond memories (and getting covered with chiggers too). I’ve picked cultivated berries once in a U-Pic place. I couldn’t believe how BIG they were!
      Love the sound of your recipe! It looks delish.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 25, 2017 at 11:39 am

        Thanks so much, Florence!

        Reply
    3. Bliss says

      July 25, 2017 at 9:09 am

      I love blackberries, probably my berry of choice, so I will be all over this sauce. I can smell it grilling now!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 25, 2017 at 11:38 am

        Let us know how it turns out. We love it!

        Reply
    4. Barbara H Garrett says

      July 25, 2017 at 9:21 am

      YUMMMM. This looks amazing. I would love this on a pork tenderloin. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 25, 2017 at 11:37 am

        That does sound good, Barb. Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Maria Brittis says

      July 25, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      What beautiful food photos, I love BBQ sauces, especially homemade. Great recipe. Will share on FB
      Maria

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 27, 2017 at 8:04 pm

        Thanks so much, Maria.

        Reply
    6. Maureen Beaucond says

      July 27, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      I have been getting your newsletter for a while and love it! The blackberry sauce looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm

        Thank you, Maureen. We appreciate you being part of the family.

        Reply
    7. Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal says

      July 27, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Your blackberry bbq sauce looks delicious! Happy to pin it out to Pinterest.
      Thank you,
      Barb 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm

        Thanks so much, Barb!

        Reply
    8. Doreen says

      July 28, 2017 at 6:28 am

      Looks absolutely delicious.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 08, 2017 at 9:04 pm

        Thank you, Doreen.

        Reply
    9. Carol says

      August 05, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Since spicy food doesn’t like me can I leave out the peppers and should I substitute something else in their place?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 08, 2017 at 9:02 pm

        Carol, I don’t know if you’ve tried chipotle peppers before, but they’re not really spicy in the traditional sense. They have a smoky flavor, but not really hot at all.

        Reply
      • Dawny says

        July 21, 2021 at 11:28 am

        You might try replacing the chipotle with ginger. I saw a recipe winner years ago in Sunset magazine for Blackberry BBQ sauce, that had ginger. They pair well together.
        I like spice. I’m trying Pam’s recipe tonight with grilled chicken.

        Reply
    10. Andrea Metlika says

      May 20, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of blackberries and this BBQ sauce is calling my name. Definitely making this.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 20, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        Woohoo! Can’t wait to hear how you like it!

        Reply
    11. Alison Marras says

      May 20, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot wait until it’s blackberry season here so I can make this yummy sauce!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 20, 2020 at 4:45 pm

        Should be soon! Thanks, Alison!

        Reply
    12. Jessica Formicola says

      May 20, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far my favorite bbq sauce! It has the perfect amount of sweet and tastes delicious on everything!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 20, 2020 at 4:44 pm

        Thanks so much, Jessica!

        Reply
    13. Haley D. Williams says

      May 20, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is a delicious flavor combo!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 20, 2020 at 4:53 pm

        Thanks so much, Haley!

        Reply
    14. Sujatha Muralidhar says

      May 22, 2020 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Thanks so much for making such a interesting post when this blackberry are in season. The pictures are epic for the visual people like myself!!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 22, 2020 at 11:45 am

        Aw, thanks, Sujatha!

        Reply
    15. Joel Gerke says

      August 22, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      3 stars
      Just made this tonite, thought it would be good since it only had 1/4c apple cider vinegar but it was still acidic. As much as I like Worcestershire sauce, I think 3 Tbls. is too much and the blackberries are not noticeable. I think cut back on the worcestershire and maybe add 1/4 to 1/2c blackberry jam or double the blackberries to bring some BBQ sweetness to it.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 23, 2021 at 8:44 am

        Thanks for stopping by Joel.

        Reply

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