Figure 1 Blueberries Image Source: Blueberries

Blueberry sauce when done right is a wonderful partner to most game and poultry dishes but roasts and stir-fry do really jump out as being the most popular.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups of Duck, Chicken or Turkey Stock
• 1 Cup (approximately 6 ounces) of Fresh Blueberries
• ½ Cup each of Granulated Sugar and Cider Vinegar
• 1/3 Cup of Shallots
• ¼ Cup of Brandy
• 2 Tablespoons of Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Clove of Garlic
• ¾ Teaspoons of Fresh Tarragon
• Freshly Ground Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste

Method

1. Dice both the shallots and the fresh tarragon and peel and mince the garlic clove (using a garlic press is the easiest way to do this)
2. In a medium-sized skillet (non-stick or cast iron) heat the olive oil until it is hot then add the shallots and the minced garlic. Stir continuously as you cook the shallots and garlic. Continue stirring and cooking until the shallots become soft (usually takes around 4 minutes or so).
3. Reduce the heat to low and add in the ½ cup of granulated sugar stirring as you do so. While stirring frequently, continue cooking until the sugar takes on a dark brown color (10 to 15 minutes).
4. While stirring continuously add in the blueberries, brandy, tarragon and vinegar. Then raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until the blueberries become soft (about 5 minutes).
5. Once the blueberries are soft you can add the 2 cups of stock. Then turn up the heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. You will need to stir frequently and adjust the heat as required such that the mixture will continue gently boiling until it has been reduced by one half (15 to 20 minutes).
6. If the blueberry sauce is not of the desired thickness make adjustments as necessary (add a little more water/stock or continue boiling a little longer)
7. With the blueberry sauce at the desired consistency you can now salt and pepper to taste and give the sauce another stir and ½ to 1 minute more simmering. Remove sauce from heat and prepare for serving.

Serving

Transfer blueberry sauce to a serving dish (a gravy boat as seen in Figure 2 below would be ideal) and place on table for the dinners to self serve. Alternatively spoon required amounts of blueberry sauce over dish and serve.

Figure 2 Stainless Steel Sauce Boat Image Source: Sauce Boat

This sauce also goes particularly well with practically any stir-fry, most poultry (duck especially) and game (venison, kangaroo, buffalo).

Do enjoy!!!