Pineapple BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Pineapple BBQ Sauce recipe combines sweet pineapple with tangy vinegar, savory garlic, and smoky spices. Simmered together, it creates a balanced sauce perfect for grilling. Ideal for chicken, pork, or ribs, it enhances flavors with a tropical twist, offering a vibrant, sticky coating for your BBQ dishes.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Spoon or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board (for garlic)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp French’s Classic Mustard
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch for thickening
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while continuously stirring. Cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken to your desired consistency. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
➤ Sweetness Level: The sweetness of this sauce comes from both pineapple juice and brown sugar. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, you can reduce the amount of brown sugar or honey to suit your taste.
➤ Consistency: If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can skip the cornstarch or use less of it. For a thicker, glaze-like consistency, you can add a little more cornstarch and cook it a bit longer.
➤ Adjusting Flavor: Feel free to experiment with adding extra ingredients like smoked paprika for a smokier flavor, or chili flakes for some heat.
➤ Vegan Option: If you’re looking to make this sauce vegan, simply substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.