Pineapple Jalapeno BBQ Sauce
Sweet, smoky, and just a little spicy, this Pineapple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce is perfect for grilling, dipping, and adding a tropical twist to your favorite dishes.
Servings 16
Calories 53kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 to 2 jalapenos seeded and finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple with juice
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeños. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed pineapple (with juice), ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and ground mustard. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer on low heat, uncovered, for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend until you reach your desired consistency. You can also leave it chunky if you like texture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust heat by stirring in more chopped jalapeño if desired.
- Let cool completely before transferring to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, remove all jalapeño seeds before chopping. Keep some or all of the seeds for extra heat.
- Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for an even brighter flavor — just include the juice.
- If you prefer a silky sauce, blend with an immersion blender; for more texture, leave it chunky.
- Store cooled sauce in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- When grilling, brush the sauce on during the last few minutes of cooking to avoid burning.
- Makes 2 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg
