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3.9 from 36 votes

Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

Distinct pineapple flavor with a spicy, tangy kick. Great on chicken, pork, and shrimp. Makes 1½ to 2 cups of sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 81 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American , Caribbean

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1½ cups fresh pineapple
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup golden rum
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon molases

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened and slightly translucent. Add the jalapenos and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the pineapple, brown sugar, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, pineapple juice, golden rum, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce and molasses. Stir to combine.
  3. Heat the sauce to boiling, then reduce heat to a rapid simmer and cook, uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture has reduced and thickened.
  4. Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until the sauce is smooth. Use on chicken, pork and shrimp or other seafood.

Nutrition Information

Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 342mg (14%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 81IU (2%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81

% Daily Value*

Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 342mg 14%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 81IU 2%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.