Haskap Bourbon BBQ Sauce
The Perfect Condiment!
Slap this stuff on ribs, burgers, chicken or pork. Use it as a marinade for tofu or even atop portabella mushroom burgers. The tang of the haskaps, the richness of the bourbon, and the punchy flavour of the jalapenos make this the best BBQ sauce ever. EVER.
Now that we are officially into the summer months, its really time to get our grill on! Now that the winter months have ever stopped us Albertans from grilling, am I right?! If you can resist eating it all right away, this sauce makes an excellent gift when stored in a mason jar and paired with a beautiful basting brush. Birthdays, Fathers Day, house warmings, BBQ dinner parties, you name it and it fits the occasion.
ESTIMATED TIME:
Prep Time: 10 min Make time: 25-35 min
Makes:
Roughly 2 cups
Kitchen Equipment:
Basic pots, pans, utensils. Blender is optional.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 jalapenos, remove seeds and membrane for a mild sauce
1/2 cup bourbon
2 cups haskap berries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup ketchup, use sugar free if desired
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp molasses
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions:
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until fragrant and soft.
Stir in the garlic and jalapenos and cook for another minute.
Add the bourbon and turn up the heat, bringing your mixture to a boil, cooking until the bourbon has evaporated.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil.
Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached, stirring occasionally, and mashing the berries with the spoon as you go.
Let cool. Pulse half of the sauce in a blender if desired, stirring puree in with remainder of sauce.
Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This sauce also freezes well and is water bath canning friendly.
Recipe and Photos by Vanessa Wrubleski
