Wild game can sometimes taste a little funky. This Blueberry BBQ sauce recipe balances out the flavors.
Maybe you’ve been there. You’re excited to try some game meat like wild boar or black bear, and it ends up tasting…gamey. Strong. Funky. Overpowering. What causes gamey flavors in game meat? Hank Shaw has a great explanation.
This blueberry BBQ sauce recipe tames those flavors. It doesn’t cover up the natural flavor of the game meat but helps smooth out any rough edges. Try it on any game meat from wild boar and black bear to venison, elk, and moose.
Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe
Rate this RecipeSometimes game meats taste strong. This blueberry barbecue sauce recipe tames and balances the natural meat flavors without covering them up.
Makes
about 2 cupsIngredients
Method
- Prep. Remove the stems from the blueberries. Remove the seeds from the jalapeno pepper and mince the pepper. Mince the onion.
- Cook. Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan or cast iron skillet. Add the minced onion and jalapeños and cook until they are softened, about 4 minutes, stirring a few times. Stir in the blueberries, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, mustard, and Chipotle Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Puree. Use an immersion blender or upright blender to puree the sauce until smooth. If you used an upright blender, return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in the butter until melted. Season to taste with salt, if using.
- Serve. Use immediately, or cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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