Texas Blackberry Fire BBQ Sauce
A smoky-sweet blend of fresh blackberries, jalapeño heat, and tangy spices. This thick, vibrant sauce glazes grilled meats and roasted veggies with a bold Texas twist.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (ensure halal-certified)
- 1 tbsp A1 steak sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine blackberries, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, hot honey, and jalapeño in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
- Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, A1 steak sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend sauce until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds and bits.
Notes
Use halal-certified Worcestershire sauce for dietary compliance.
Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat.
Store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.
Freezes well for up to 6 months.
Frozen blackberries (thawed) can be used for year-round batches.
Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat.
Store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.
Freezes well for up to 6 months.
Frozen blackberries (thawed) can be used for year-round batches.