Tropical Islands Barbecue Sauce
Transform your barbecue game with Tropical Islands Barbecue Sauce, a vibrant blend of sweet, tangy, and subtly spicy flavors inspired by the sunny shores of paradise. This exotic recipe features pineapple juice and mango purée for a lush tropical sweetness, balanced by a hint of lime juice and creamy coconut milk. A touch of fresh ginger, garlic, and chili flakes adds aromatic depth, while soy sauce and apple cider vinegar lend a savory, tangy kick. Perfect as a glaze for grilled proteins or a dipping sauce for appetizers, this barbecue sauce is incredibly easy to make, thickened with cornstarch for a silky texture and ready in just 30 minutes. Bring the flavors of the islands to your kitchen with this unforgettable homemade concoction!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup mango puree
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 0.25 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, mango puree, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes. Stir thoroughly and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the coconut milk. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the saucepan while stirring constantly to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice for a fresh, tangy finish.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use this sauce as a glaze for grilling or as a dipping sauce for your favorite tropical-inspired dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1671 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.1 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 755 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.
