HOWLIN’ HONEY-BERRY BBQ SAUCE

1 cup water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 Tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
6 teaspoons chopped and seeded fresh jalapeno peppers
2/3 cup honey
4 Tablespoons seedless red raspberry preserves
1/2 cup ketchup
3 Tablespoons hot sauce

In small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch; set aside.

Lightly spray the bottom of a medium saucepan with non-stick cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute garlic, green onion and chopped jalapeńo for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.

Add honey, raspberry preserves, ketchup and hot sauce; stir. Cook for 1 to 3 additional minutes.

Whisk in water/cornstarch mixture and continue to cook until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow sauce to cool slightly.

Tip:
Howlin’ Honey-Berry BBQ Sauce may be used on chicken, ribs or pork chops. Always add honey sauces to meat during last minutes of grilling to avoid caramelization and burning.

Makes 2 cups
From: Shannon Kohn, Simpsonville, South Carolina
Source: National Honey Board