Not-so-spicy Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 5 pints blackberries, pureed
• 1/4 cup black raspberry liqueur (like bol's or chambord)
• 1 quart beef broth
• 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup barbecue seasoning
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne
• 1/2 tablespoon anise
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 combine all the above ingredients in a large saucepan.
• 2 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
• 3 cook uncovered until desired consistency (about 40 minutes).
• 4 strain the sauce.