Can I use light or dark brown sugar in homemade BBQ sauce?

Both light and dark brown sugar work very well in an homemade barbecue sauce. Dark brown sugar will have a richer molasses flavor compared to light brown sugar. Either way, be sure to pack the sugar to get a proper measurement.

Can I use canned pineapple to make pineapple BBQ sauce?

Canned pineapple sauce will produce a good quality BBQ sauce, but not quite as a special as using fresh pineapple. Just be sure to chop the canned pineapple into smaller pieces before using and discard the liquid if it's packed in heavy syrup.

What goes well with homemade pineapple BBQ Sauce?

Pineapple sauce has a lovely tangy, sweet and sticky flavor that is best served with pork ribs, grilled chicken, pulled pork and grilled shrimp. It's also great with grilled white fish and even crockpot pull chicken or pork or air fried bbq chicken.

Tangy Pineapple BBQ Sauce - The Real Recipes

Description

This homemade Tangy Pineapple BBQ Sauce is sticky, sweet and a little spicy. It features tropical flavors in a mouthwatering barbecue sauce, perfect for chicken, ribs and even seafood.

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup diced pineapple (from 1 fresh pineapple or 1 [20 oz.] can chopped pineapple) *see note
1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 (6 oz.) can pineapple juice (about 3/4 cups)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. hot Hungarian paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. table salt

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Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly charred, 4-6 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir well to combine. Cook until bubbly and slightly reduced.
Stir in the pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook until reduced slightly and thickened, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool at least 10 minutes. Use immediately or store in an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

This sauce is particularly delicious on grilled chicken, air fried chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs and even grilled shrimp or white fish.
If using canned pineapple, be sure to dice. Drain and discard any liquid from a can of pineapple packed in heavy syrup.
Charring the pineapple first adds complexity and delicious, toasty sweetness to the barbecue sauce.
For more heat, add 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper. The sauce is already a bit spicy, but not overly hot.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American