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hawaiian bbq sauce

Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

Discover what makes Hawaiian BBQ sauce unique with its sweet pineapple and savory soy flavors. Perfect for grilling and more. Try it today!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pineapple juice fresh is ideal, but canned works too
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes adjust based on how spicy you like it
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup for a touch of tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional, but adds depth

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pour the pineapple juice into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Stir everything together until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Let the mixture reduce for about 10 minutes, aiming for a slightly thicker consistency, almost like syrup.
  4. Stir in the ketchup and sesame oil, then remove from heat. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce is exceptionally versatile. Use it as a glaze for chicken wings, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or mix it with pulled pork for delicious sliders. Feel free to experiment with sweetness or spice levels by adding more brown sugar or chili flakes, respectively. Homemade sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months—just thaw before use. Try swapping half of the pineapple juice for orange juice when making pulled pork to brighten the flavor.
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