Hawaiian Pineapple BBQ Sauce Recipe
Hawaiian Pineapple BBQ Sauce blends sweet, tangy pineapple with savory BBQ flavors. This tropical sauce offers a perfect balance of sweetness and zest, making it ideal for grilled meats, chicken, or seafood. A deliciously unique twist on classic BBQ sauce, perfect for summer grilling!
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Spoon,
- Chopping board
- knife
- Measuring Cups & Spoons,
- Grater
- Garlic press (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice or canned if fresh is unavailable
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup golden rum
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to your spice preference
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced jalapeno. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and become translucent.
- Stir in 1½ cups of fresh pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the pineapple to soften.
- Pour in the fresh pineapple juice, ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and golden rum. Stir everything together to combine.
- Add the kosher salt, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, dry mustard, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to incorporate all the seasonings.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the sauce uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should reduce slightly and thicken. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender directly in the pan or transfer the sauce to a regular blender. Blend until smooth and velvety.
- Let the BBQ sauce cool down before using. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
If you’re a fan of spicy food, increase the red pepper flakes or add a little chili paste. It’s easy to customize the heat level in this sauce!
For a smooth, velvety texture, blend the sauce after it’s cooked. This will remove any chunks of onion or garlic, giving you a perfect, silky consistency.