After a recent trip to Maui , I wanted to create a barbecue sauce for a Kalua Pork recipe I got, and thought about flavors that would be typically Hawaiian. I found a jar of Papaya Habanero Preserves in my refrigerator that had been a gift from a friend. It seemed like the perfect combination for a barbecue sauce.
I really liked the tropical flavor along with just a little heat. So, I started with my basic barbecue sauce ingredients and then added the preserves, along with Pineapple Juice, Soy Sauce and Chinese Five Spice for a typical Hawaiian blend of citrus and Asian flavors.
Originally this sauce was created for Kalua Pork but I have tried the sauce on grilled chicken breast and baby back ribs and loved the results.
Hawaiian BBQ Sauce
Print recipeIngredients
- 2 Cups Ketchup
- 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Papaya Habanero Preserves
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 2 Teaspoons Liquid Smoke
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Note
You could use any tropical fruit preserves in this recipe, you may need to adjust the cayenne pepper to get the right level of heat desired.
Directions
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Mix all ingredients together and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Add butter and continue cooking for additional 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. |  |
