Fruity barbecue sauce brings bold flavor to the grill

Flavor adjectives like smoky, spicy, and even earthy describe various types of sauces. With fruity barbecue sauces that hint of sweetness and even juiciness adds a depth of flavor that makes every bite irresistible.

From special offerings to homemade recipes, barbecue sauces vary as much as the people who eat them. While people can debate their favorite regional varieties, one type can be a little more divisive, fruity barbecue sauce.

Stone fruits are commonly paired with barbecue sauces. Peaches can infuse that juicy sweetness into a rack of ribs. It might not necessarily be a thick fruit puree, but the essence of the flavor combined with some smoky notes hits just right.

Even the caffeinated 5 Hour Energy Inspired Energized Barbecue Sauce enhanced its condiment with some mango flavor. That tropical note with the spice made it a perfect option for grilled chicken or even some pork.

The store bought condiments are not the only options that can benefit from these fruit-forward flavors. Recently, Koloa Kauai Gold Rum shared its recipe for Pineapple Rum BBQ Sauce. Although pineapple can be a divisive food when used in some savory recipes, this tropical condiment offers a lot of versatility. It has a punch of umami from the teriyaki with a little spice from the ginger.

Here’s how to make Pineapple Rum BBQ Sauce.

Ingredients:

(makes about 1.5-2 cups of sauce)

20 ounce can of crushed pineapple

¼ cup island teriyaki sauce

1” piece of ginger, peeled

½ cup Koloa Gold Rum

½ cup ketchup

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup brown sugar

½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

Add crushed pineapple and juices, island teriyaki and fresh peeled ginger into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a sauce pot on the stove. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together completely. Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Transfer to a large glass jar. For a smoother, creamier BBQ sauce, use an immersion blender (or put half of sauce into the blender) and blend until you reach a creamy consistency, about 30-45 seconds.

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