Pineapple BBQ sauce is a delicious and unique barbecue sauce that will take your grilled meats to the next level. This tropical inspired BBQ sauce is made with crushed pineapple, smoky spices, and sure to become a new favorite.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This pineapple barbecue sauce recipe is a delicious and easy way to add a tropical twist to your grilled meats. It's perfect for grilling season, and it can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
- Easy to make. Simply grab common ingredients in your pantry, whisk in a saucepan, and simmer.
- Perfect for grilling season. It's great on ribs, chicken, pork chops, and even meatloaf.
- Amazing flavor. The sweet pineapple and smoky spices combine to create a perfectly balanced flavor that is both delicious and versatile.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Pineapple Barbecue Sauce Ingredients
- How to Make Pineapple BBQ Sauce
- How To Use Pineapple BBQ Sauce
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Pineapple Barbecue Sauce Ingredients
This easy barbecue sauce recipe uses items you probably already have in your pantry. If you want to use fresh pineapple, simply substitute the canned crushed pineapple for fresh. Puree some of the fresh pineapple to replace the pineapple juice.
- Pineapple juice - Reserved from canned, crushed pineapple, or pureed fresh pineapple, or bottled pineapple juice.
- Soy sauce
- Tomato paste - Or, use ketchup.
- Cornstarch
- Honey
- Molasses
- Worcestershire sauce
- Ginger - Fresh grated or ground.
- Allspice - Give that tropical Caribbean flavor!
- Garlic powder
- Liquid Smoke - Or, if you want some heat, use Chipotle chili powder (Chipotle chili powder is actually smoked, ground Jalapenos).
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Pineapple BBQ Sauce
This barbecue sauce is a super simple process. It will probably make more than you need for grilling your dinner, so I've included instructions to Water Bath Can leftovers.
This water bath canning method will make the barbecue sauce shelf stable and you can save it on a pantry shelf. Otherwise, keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Combine Ingredients
Use a small 1 or 1 ½ quart saucepan to mix up this delicious, tropical barbecue sauce.
- Combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch in the sauce pan.
- Whisk the tomato paste, honey, molasses, ginger, allspice, and garlic powder until blended.
Add The Crushed Pineapple
- Add the pineapple and bring the sauce pan to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
Adjust Seasonings
- Add the liquid smoke and taste. Adjust seasoning with more pineapple juice if you want sauce thinner. Add chipotle chili powder or cayenne if you prefer a spicier barbecue sauce.
- Pour the Pineapple BBQ sauce into clean, dry jars and let cool completely before sealing the lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
How To Use Pineapple BBQ Sauce
Whether you're grilling for a summer barbecue or just looking for a delicious new way to enjoy your favorite barbecued meats, this pineapple BBQ sauce recipe is a must-try. It's easy to make, full of flavor, and versatile enough to be enjoyed on just about anything.
This pineapple BBQ sauce is delicious on all sorts of grilled meats, including ribs, chicken, pork chops, and even meatloaf. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or french fries.
Some great recipes to try this tropical flavored Pineapple barbecue sauce are:
- BBQ Smoked Meat Loaf
- Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
- Traeger Smoked Chicken Breasts
- Grilled Chicken Legs
- Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this pineapple BBQ sauce recipe:
- Instead of pineapple juice, you can use orange juice, mango juice, or even apple juice.
- Use fresh, diced pineapple and juice instead of the canned, crushed pineapple.
- Add some heat with Chipotle chili powder, cayenne powder, or even super hot Habanero chili slices.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this pineapple BBQ sauce recipe.
- Bail Jar for barbecue sauce storage
- Silicone Basting Brush
Storage and Reheating
This pineapple BBQ sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also can the sauce for longer storage. To can the sauce, follow these instructions:
- Bring the sauce to a boil in a large pot.
- Fill clean jars with the hot sauce, leaving ½ inch of headspace.
- Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth.
- Place lids and rings on the jars and screw them on tightly.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Tips for Success
- For a thicker sauce, add 1 additional tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water to the sauce during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Instead of honey and molasses, you can substitute brown sugar or maple syrup.
- If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute more soy sauce or balsamic vinegar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can freeze this sauce. Just store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
ou can use arrowroot powder, tapioca starch, or potato starch as a substitute for cornstarch in this recipe. Just be sure to use the same amount of the substitute as you would cornstarch.
Yes, you can add other fruits to the sauce. Some other fruits that would go well in this sauce include mango, banana, or peach.
Yes, you can use fresh pineapple in this recipe. Just be sure to core and chop the pineapple before adding it to the sauce.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Pineapple BBQ Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground or fresh
- 1½ teaspoon allspice
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⅓ cup crushed pineapple canned, or fresh
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder OPTIONAL, for smoky heat
Instructions
- Combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch in the sauce pan.1⅓ cup pineapple juice, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- Whisk the tomato paste, honey, molasses, ginger, allspice, and garlic powder until blended.4 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon molasses, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1½ teaspoon allspice, 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the pineapple and bring the sauce pan to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. If using fresh pineapple, you will need to cook for 7 minutes, so the pineapple fully cooks and releases any juices.1⅓ cup crushed pineapple
- Add the liquid smoke and taste. Adjust seasoning with more pineapple juice if you want sauce thinner. Add chipotle chili powder or cayenne if you prefer a spicier barbecue sauce.½ teaspoon liquid smoke, ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- Pour the Pineapple BBQ sauce into clean, dry jars and let cool completely before sealing the lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, add an additional 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water to the sauce during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Instead of honey and molasses, you can substitute brown sugar or maple syrup.
- If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute more soy sauce or balsamic vinegar.
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