Spicy Pineapple Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Spicy Pineapple Sauce, a vibrant blend of sweet, tangy, and fiery flavors that will awaken your taste buds! Fresh or canned pineapple pairs harmoniously with zesty lime juice, fragrant ginger, and a touch of heat from red chili peppers, all balanced by the richness of honey and soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish and features a silky-smooth texture thanks to a simple cornstarch slurry. Perfect as a dipping sauce, glaze, or topping, this versatile condiment adds a tropical twist to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a bowl of rice. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and savor its bold flavors for up to a week. Let this Spicy Pineapple Sauce be your go-to recipe for turning everyday meals into culinary adventures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple (fresh or canned, diced)
- 1 medium red chili pepper (such as Fresno or Thai chili, finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat the cooking oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili pepper to the saucepan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the diced pineapple, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the pineapple softens and the flavors meld.
Use a handheld immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a countertop blender to purée until smooth, or leave it slightly chunky if preferred.
Return the sauce to the saucepan (if using a countertop blender) and place over low heat.
While stirring, slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Serve warm or allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1770 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 771 mg | 16% | |
*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.
