Sauces Bbq: Blueberry 01 by Recipe Cottage

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	Blueberry 01

		Blueberry Barbecue Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup minced carrot 1 garlic clove, minced 1 quart fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed if frozen 1/2 cup raspberry or cider vinegar 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon celery seed 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, carrot and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender but not browned. In a blender or food processor, puree mixture with blueberries until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened. Press hot sauce through a sieve. Unused sauce may be refrigerated up to 2 weeks, or frozen. Works well as a baste for grilled chicken, turkey, quail, shrimp or pork.