Pulled Chicken With Blackberry Bbq Sauce

1. 1

   Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and beginning to brown.

2. 2

   Add tomato paste and cook for another minute or two.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool.

4. 4

   Puree and strain to remove blackberry seeds. If sauce remaining in pan is very loose, transfer to a pot and reduce over medium-high heat until desired consistency reached.

5. 5

   Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.

6. 6

   Place chicken in oven-safe pan, in a single layer.

7. 7

   Saute onions and garlic in olive oil and transfer to the pan with the chicken.

8. 8

   Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover with parchment paper and tightly wrap with aluminum foil.

9. 9

   Place in oven and cook for 1 1/2-2 hours (Check at 1 1/2 hours). Remove from oven and cool for 15-20 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer chicken to a separate pan or bowl. With two tongs or forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.

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    Once chicken is shredded and sauce reduced, mix together and reheat chicken if necessary.

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    Serve warm or room temperature with remaining BBQ sauce on the side. Delicious with potato salad and coleslaw.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.