Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Perfect to serve with beef tenderloins, salmon and venison

ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup butter

directions

1. To prepare the sauce, saute the onions and jalapeno over medium heat in a small stainless steel saucepan.

2. Add the blueberries, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, mustard and Tabasco sauce.

3. Cook at a low boil for 15 minutes, stirring often. Puree the sauce in a food processor or blender, then strain it.

4. Whisk in the butter and season to taste.

yield: 1 1/2 cup sauce