Caribbean Barbecue Sauce

Bring the vibrant flavors of the tropics to your table with this irresistible Caribbean Barbecue Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy elements. Bursting with bold ingredients like pineapple juice, dark rum, and minced scotch bonnet pepper, this sauce offers a tantalizing balance of fruity sweetness, smoky depth, and a fiery kick. Aromatic notes of fresh ginger, garlic, and warming spices like allspice and cinnamon add layers of complexity, making it a versatile glaze for grilled meats, seafood, or even roasted vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this homemade barbecue sauce is easy to prepare and is sure to elevate your next cookout or family dinner with its island-inspired flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Stir in the pineapple juice, ketchup, dark brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, dark rum, and lime juice.

Step 4

Add the minced scotch bonnet pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and develops a rich flavor.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. For more heat, add additional scotch bonnet pepper; for more sweetness, add a touch more brown sugar.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.

Step 8

Use immediately as a glaze for grilled meats, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(739.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1029.9

Total Fat 13.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2179.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 191.8g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 177.7mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 629.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.1%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 86.4%