BBQ-style sauce
A fuller-bodied, tangy sauce for grilled foods, burgers, pulled meat or roasted vegetables, following the complete recipe.
Haskap in savoury cooking
Savoury haskap sauces
Haskap’s fruity tartness can bring character to BBQ sauces, shallot sauces and accompaniments for meat or grilled vegetables.
Why use haskap in a savoury sauce?
Haskap adds fruitiness, colour and acidity. Complete recipes may balance it with shallot, vinegar, maple syrup, spices or savoury ingredients. The result and sweetness depend on the recipe rather than on the berry alone.
Use the quantities and cooking method supplied by the original publisher. These are serving ideas, not recipes tested by Camerise St-Gabriel.
Two useful styles
Haskap and shallot sauce
A fruit-and-shallot combination that can accompany pork, poultry, duck or cheese, depending on the original recipe.
Fresh or frozen berries?
Frozen berries are especially practical for cooked sauces. Thaw them in the refrigerator if the recipe requests it, keep the released juice and include it unless the author says otherwise. Fresh fruit may also be used when specified.
Recipes and videos from their publishers
These Quebec French videos open at their original publishers. Their thumbnails also come from the linked sources.
Four serving ideas
Pork
Fruit-based sauces can add contrast to pork tenderloin, chops or pulled pork.
Poultry and duck
Their savoury flavour pairs well with a tart fruit sauce prepared from a complete recipe.
Grilled vegetables
Try a small amount with squash, carrots, onions or other roasted vegetables.
Cheese
A thick fruit sauce may complement aged or soft cheeses when the selected recipe suits that use.
Berries for savoury cooking
Frozen haskap berries make cooked sauces possible throughout the year and are offered according to current stock.
Frequently asked questions
Can frozen berries be used in a cooked sauce?
Yes, when the complete recipe permits it. Follow its directions for thawing, liquid and cooking time.
Is haskap sauce always sweet?
No. Shallot, vinegar, spices and savoury ingredients can produce a more balanced result. Follow the selected recipe.
How long does homemade sauce keep?
Use the original recipe’s storage directions. Refrigerate perishable sauce promptly and do not assume it is shelf-stable.