Chef Justin Timineri’s Spicy Florida Blueberry BBQ Sauce

Chef Justin Timineri’s Spicy Florida Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Serves 6. Recipe is from chef Justin Timineri of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

2 tsps. vegetable oil

1/4 cup minced onion

1 tbl. minced jalapeño, seeded

2 cups fresh blueberries

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

3 tbls. light brown sugar

3 tbls. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. hot sauce

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1. In a nonreactive saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, then cook about 3 minutes or until vegetables are wilted, stirring often.

2. Add blueberries, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, mustard and hot sauce. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook about 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

3. Carefully transfer sauce to a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. Pass through a fine strainer or sieve. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.