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Published: Aug 3, 2016 · Modified: Jun 7, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce

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Add some Aloha to your meals with this fruity Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce | cookingwithcurls.com

Do you know what happens when you combine Teriyaki Sauce and the flavors in barbecue sauce? In Lisa’s world, you end up with Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce. I was looking for something a little bit different for my chicken sandwich a few weeks ago. A sauce that was both tangy and fruity, and this delicious sauce was born…..

Add some Aloha to your meals with this fruity Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce | cookingwithcurls.com

My plan was to create a simple and delicious Slow Cooker Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Sandwich, and I did, but it wasn’t exactly what I was looking for. This Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce however, was perfect! So I will share this fun sauce today, and I will continue working on the sandwich. 😉

How to make Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce:

Pour all ingredients into a medium sized saucepan…..

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Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until reduced by half. Make sure you stir the sauce occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. 😉

Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week…..

Add some tropical flavor to your next meal with this tangy Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce | cookingwithcurls.com

This sauce is perfect for basting chicken and ribs on the grill, or mixing into shredded chicken.

When I combined the two recipes together, I cut back on the amount of brown sugar and left out the molasses. If your pineapple is not very sweet, you may need to up the brown sugar a bit. I liked the tangy, tart flavor, but it is definitely not as sweet as a traditional barbecue sauce.

This sauce is also not as thick as a barbecue sauce, but I really liked the way it turned out….and it doesn’t contain alcohol!! LOL

More delicious barbecue sauce recipes:

  • Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
  • Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
  • Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
  • Tangy & Sassy Barbecue Sauce
  • Peach Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
  • Ancho-Orange Barbecue Sauce – Whole30 & Paleo

Enjoy!!

Add some Aloha to your meals with this fruity Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce | cookingwithcurls.com

Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce

This tangy and fruity Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce is a a combination of teriyaki and barbecue sauces that gives your meal some Aloha spirit!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple, hawaiian, barbecue, sauce, recipe, grilling
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-natural ketchup
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 Tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 ounce can crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions

  • Pour all ingredients into a medium sized saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until reduced by half.
  • Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

This sauce is thinner than traditional barbecue sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 96mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. Malia@Small Town Girl Blog says

    August 08, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Love this! Pinning and sharing. Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  2. Edye says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:48 am

    This would be a great thing to dip french fries into! YUM!

    Blessings, Edye

    Reply
  3. Colleen says

    August 12, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Hand me a spoon! This looks amazing!

    Reply
  4. Sherry Nappa says

    August 21, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    This looks so good! We love barbecue. I’m always trying new sauces. Pinned for later! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday.

    Reply
  5. Lyndsay says

    March 09, 2017 at 11:36 am

    How much does this make? 1 cup?

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 11, 2017 at 6:41 pm

      More like 2 cups, Lindsay. That is a 16oz Mason Jar in the photos. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tara W. says

    May 25, 2017 at 1:24 am

    Hi Lisa,

    BBQ season is here and this looks so tasty! I’m thinking this would be fantastic on pork, once my husband sets up the smoker.

    I noticed you’re using a stainless pot to make this in, do you think a nonstick pot would be ok? I know nonstick doesn’t fare too well with acidic things. Just worried about the pinapple or orange juice reacting.

    Cheers,
    Tara

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      May 29, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Hi Tara, all of my pans are stainless steel because I like using metal whisks and nonstick just doesn’t hold up to that kind of abuse. I’m not exactly sure how nonstick would work since I have never used them, sorry.

      Reply
  7. Vera says

    March 16, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    Great recipe, thank you!
    Had to substitute OJ for PJ but still came out awesome 🙂

    Reply

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