Polynesian BBQ Sauce
This fabulous Polynesian BBQ Sauce is not only delicious but can be used on many different proteins and grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce see Recipe
- 5 tbsp. brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp. ginger, minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- cornstarch slurry (½ tbsp. cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup cold water)
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all the ingredients, and stir until well blended.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to medium-low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce reduces by 1/3, stirring often.
- Turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Add cornstarch slurry, and stir until the sauce thickens, about 60 seconds.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and bring the sauce to room temperature before storing it in airtight container. Transfer to the fridge until needed. Yields a generous 2 cups.