THIS Guava barbecue sauce gives traditional barbecue a great kick of tropical sweet flavor. Summer is the perfect time to make this homemade barbecue sauce and spice up your summer grilling.
Why you'll love this guava sauce
This recipe takes an old time favorite sauce and gives it a tropical twist.
- Sweet and tangy with a slight kick.
- Great for barbecues and to enhance the flavor of grilled meats.
- Great as a dip for french fries and chicken nuggets.
- Delicious sauce for burgers and sandwiches.
- Gives vegetables a slightly sweet and spicy flavor.
- Perfect marinade for chicken.
Ingredients for this guava bbq sauce
- Brown sugar
- Basic ketchup
- 1 cup guava marmalade
- Red wine vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dry mustard
- Smoked paprika
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Mild hot sauce
Instructions
In a medium sized bowl, add in the guava marmalade, ketchup, vinegar, worcestershire and brown sugar. Mix to combine
To the bowl the remaining ingredients (mustard, paprika, salt, pepper) and hot sauce if desired. Mix to combine.
Add the sauce to a deep saucepan and set it over low heat. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes to ensure the brown sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool
Variations for guava barbecue sauce
- Looking for an extra smokey flavor? Add some liquid smoke
- Don't have red wine vinegar? Opt instead of apple cider vinegar
- Want to give this sauce an extra kick? Add in some cayenne pepper or sriracha
- Feel your sauce is too thick? Add a half cup water .
- Don't have access to guava marmelade? In a small sauce pan over medium heat simmer a cup of water and 1 cup of large pieces of guava paste. Mix until the guava paste is melted down and a sauce forms.
What can you use this dipping sauce on?
This tropical bbq sauce is great on:
- baby back ribs
- chicken skewers
- chicken wings
- grilled meat
- cheeseburgers
Storage
Store your homemade guava sauce in an airtight container or mason jar for upto 2 weeks in a completely cool place or refrigerator.
Can you freeze this guava barbecue sauce?
Yes you can. To freeze guava barbecue sauce, transfer it to a freezer bag labeled with the date. Squeeze out all the excess air, secure the bag, and lay flat in the freezer. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.
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Guava bbq sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cups brown sugar
- 1 cups ketchup
- 1 cup guava marmalade
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mild hot sauce
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add in the guava marmalade, ketchup, vinegar, worcestershire and brown sugar. Mix to combine
- To the bowl the remaining ingredients (mustard, paprika, salt, pepper) and hot sauce if desired. Mix to combine.
- Add the sauce to a deep saucepan and set it over low heat. Allow to simmer for about 5-10 minutes to ensure the brown sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool
Notes
Storage
Store your homemade guava sauce in an airtight container or mason jar for upto 2 weeks in a completely cool place or refrigerator.Can you freeze this guava barbeque sauce?
Yes you can. To freeze guava barbecue sauce, transfer it to a freezer bag labeled with the date. Squeeze out all the excess air, secure the bag, and lay flat in the freezer. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.Variations for guava barbecue sauce
- Looking for an extra smokey flavor? Add some liquid smoke
- Don't have red wine vinegar? Opt instead of apple cider vinegar
- Want to give this sauce an extra kick? Add in some cayenne pepper or sriracha
- Feel your sauce is too thick? Add a half cup water .
- Don't have access to guava marmelade? In a small sauce pan over medium heat simmer a cup of water and 1 cup of large pieces of guava paste. Mix until the guava paste is melted down and a sauce forms.
Jenny says
Hi, this sauce is amazing. Is this also the same sauce you recommend for dipping for the queso frito? Thank you
Cari says
Although this isnt the same sauce I was mentioning for queso frito, you can definitely use this with queso frito! I was recommending plain guava marmalade for a sweet and salty combination. However, this guava bbq would be great and give it a tangy savory flavor.