Homemade Blackberry Bbq Sauce

"Fresh blackberries are the star player in this sweet, tangy and smoky homemade blackberry bbq sauce! Slather this barbecue sauce on smoked ribs, pork chops, or chicken for a simple and flavorful combination that screams country summer days. You can use fresh or frozen blackberries to make this recipe. (I used some of my frozen blackberry bounty for the photos.) I prefer to use a food processor to chop and blend the berries, onions, and peppers together before cooking, but you can also use an immersion blender after the sauce has simmered to blend it. Removing the blackberry seeds at the end is completely optional, but recommended. "