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Caribbean BBQ Sauce
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Caribbean BBQ Sauce

Fruity, spicy and absolutely delicious, this sauce complements a variety of different proteins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: BBQ - Grilling, Condiments
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword Backyard Party, Chicken, Dairy Free, Easy Recipe, Gluten Free, Low Sodium, Marinades & Sauces, Memorial Day, Pork, Poultry, Tailgating, Victoria Day

Ingredients

SYRUP

  • 12 large guavas, rinsed, ends removed and cut into quarters tips & tricks
  • 3 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
  • 4 large sprigs thyme

SAUCE

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
  • 1 cup white onions, finely chopped
  • 2 large habanero peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 large mango, stone removed, peeled and diced tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste tips & tricks
  • 1 ½ cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup tamarind chutney sauce
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice

Directions

SYRUP

  • In 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.
  • Remove 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.

SAUCE

  • In 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.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, process until somewhat smooth.
  • Remove 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.