Linda's Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce for Barbecue Chicken and Ribs

Elevate your next cookout with Linda's Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce, a sweet and tangy glaze perfect for barbecue chicken and ribs. Bursting with tropical flavor, this irresistible sauce combines the richness of ketchup, the fruity sweetness of pineapple juice, and the umami depth of soy sauce, balanced with brown sugar, honey, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for tang. Fresh garlic and ginger add a punch of zest, while a touch of Sriracha delivers optional heat for spice lovers. Thickened to glossy perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this homemade barbecue sauce clings beautifully to grilled meats, caramelizing into a mouthwatering finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe ensures your summer grilling will never be the same!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or hot sauce (optional, for spice)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, Worcestershire sauce, and Sriracha (if using). Whisk together thoroughly to combine.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Use the sauce immediately to baste barbecue chicken and ribs during grilling, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(755.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	848.8

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3625.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 183.7g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.3mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 747.3mg	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: 0.2%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 96.8%