Blackberry Habanero BBQ Sauce

This spicy blackberry habanero barbecue sauce features fresh blackberries and habanero peppers simmered in a combo of sweet, tangy, and savory ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground dried chipotle pepper
• 3 habanero peppers
• 1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle ketchup
• 1 quart fresh blackberries
• 2 cups blackberry jelly
• 1 cup raspberry balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely ground sea salt
• 0.5 cup cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup frozen limeade concentrate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ketchup, blackberries, blackberry jelly, sugar, raspberry balsamic vinegar, corn syrup, tomato paste, limeade concentrate, cider vinegar, salt, bourbon, garlic powder, ginger, ground chipotle pepper, red pepper flakes, black pepper, liquid smoke, teriyaki sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 minutes. Add 3 whole habanero peppers; continue to simmer until sauce thickened, about 20 minutes more. Remove and discard habanero peppers.

Step 3

Fill blender no more than halfway with barbecue sauce. Cover and hold down lid with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Purée in batches until smooth.