caribbean bbq sauce
Fruity, spicy and absolutely delicious, this sauce complements a variety of different proteins.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 cups
Ingredients
- SYRUP
- 12 large guavas, rinsed, ends removed and cut into quarters
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 large sprigs thyme
- SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white onions, finely chopped
- 2 large habanero peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 large mango, stone removed, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup tamarind chutney sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
How To Make caribbean bbq sauce
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Step 1SYRUP:
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Step 2In a large saucepan, add all the syrup ingredients, stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until it reduces to a third, about 40 minutes.
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Step 3Remove from the heat and strain the syrup through a fine sieve placed over a bowl, pressing down on the ingredients to release more liquid; discard the solids and set aside.
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Step 4SAUCE:
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Step 5In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and when it starts shimmering, add onions and habanero peppers; sauté until they get soft, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and cook for 30 seconds before adding garlic; sauté ingredients for 1 minute only. Add mango, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
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Step 6Add the remaining ingredients, stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.
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Step 7Using an immersion blender, process until somewhat smooth.
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Step 8Remove from the heat and transfer the sauce to a glass bowl or a heatproof container. Let it cool off before covering and transferring to the fridge until needed.
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Ingredient:
Fruit
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Culture:
Caribbean
Method:
Stove Top
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