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Pineapple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce

written by Ashley Fehr

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5 from 28 votes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 30 tablespoons

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Last updated on June 9, 2020

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*Updated April 23, 2015

I’m all about making my own condiments.

I’m not all about making my own condiments all the time. I just don’t have time for that.

Sometimes, it’s just nice to have something with a little more personality! There are tons of great ketchups and barbecue sauces out there, but sometimes I like to spice things up a bit.

glass jar with pineapple brown sugar bbq sauce with whole pineapple in the background

Often I’ll make my own sauce when I make pulled pork in the slow cooker, because I have pretty much zero other prep. The same goes with burgers. They are so simple, and I rarely even make a side dish, so it’s nice to be able to spice things up with homemade barbecue sauce.

I feel like this is kind of a new obsession of mine. I think it has a lot to do with how easy it is.

Meat and sauce. Maybe a jar of pickles. Some iced tea. The perfect summer meal!

So this time I wanted to try something with pineapple. I am also a big fan of sweet on meat. That kind of has a ring to it, doesn’t it?

I love all things sweet and sour.

spoon drizzling barbecue sauce back into jar with pineapple behind

Maple, apple, pineapple, cranberry, brown sugar, tomato, apricot, honey, saskatoons — I love it all in my dinner.

I’m actually a little embarrassed about my sugar consumption at this point. I feel like a normal person should be able to make dinner without adding fruit or sugar or fruit and sugar.

Apparently, I am not.

But this sauce.

spoon scooping and drizzling barbecue sauce into jar on wooden background

So I added a bunch of random stuff to a pot and simmered it with my pineapple juice. It is so good. It’s sweet and tangy with just a hint of spice. It pairs perfectly with pulled pork, but it would also be fantastic on chicken or beef!

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Pineapple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 28 votes
Sweet and sour barbecue sauce with a bit of spice! Delicious on any kind of meat.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Sauces and Condiments
Servings 30 tablespoons
Calories 33cal

Ingredients

  • 200 ml pineapple juice 1 regular-sized juice box
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes or more if you like it spicy!
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1-2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except for corn starch and water to a medium pot.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to medium-low, simmering for 10-15 minutes until flavours come together.
  • Mix equal parts corn starch and water. Slowly add to the sauce and stir, until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Serve with pork, chicken or beef.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 33cal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  4. Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says

    I love a good twist on a classic recipe, the tropical version of this barbecue sauce its so something that I would enjoy and I would definitely whop a batch to have on hand for summer get togethers.

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  5. Heather | girlichef says

    I hear that. I love making and knowing that I can make my own condiments…but by no means do I make all of my own, all the time. This bbq sauce sounds amazing – such a mouthwatering combination of flavors!

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  6. Shinee says

    Can I have a spoonful of this, please? Looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to make some BBQ ribs with smothered with this sauce.

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    • Ashley says

      Sorry I missed your comment! I think this would last a good amount of time, maybe a couple weeks? I’m sure it would freeze well if you need it to last longer.

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  12. Deborah says

    Has anyone tried to can this? It sounds so good but I would like to make a larger batch and can if possible. Thanks!

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  13. Jennifer says

    I just made your sauce and it was amazing!!! My 4 year old hates BBQ sauce but can’t get enough of this. I added some crushed pineapple because I am a pineapple lover. Thanks so much for the recipe!!!

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  14. Jay says

    made it last night and love it. I also added fresh onion and garlic, and I doubled the pineapple juice then reduced it by half to intensify the flavor. delicious! Can’t wait to try it with my ribs tomorrow

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  16. Trish says

    Sounds delicious!! I love pineapple and I will most definitely be trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Linda Warren says

    I like the sweetness of pineapple in a BBQ sauce. I bet this would be a great addition to a chicken barbecue pizza too! Thanks for sharing on Time to Sparkle.

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  19. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    Ooooo I want to throw this all over some pulled pork! Pineapple and pork just go together so well! Though I bet your right that it goes with any kind of meat. I’d love to try this smothered over chicken on skewers with real piece of pineapple! 😀

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