This sweet guava sauce goes great with ham and poultry dishes. You can use it as a dipping sauce, finishing glaze, or grilling sauce. Here is how to make guava barbecue sauce.


Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (235 mL) cold water
  • 1 cup (235 mL) guava paste
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) dark rum
  • 1/4 cup (65g) tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon (6g) minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL) ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 scotch bonnet chili pepper, minced (to taste)
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

  1. Allow it to simmer and use a wire whisk to stir it constantly.
  2. Allow the sauce to thicken to a "pourable" state.
  3. You can also chill in the refrigerator for later use.
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  • Question
    How long can guava barbecue sauce last?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    It can last for several weeks if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Question
    Is there a substitution for the rum?
    margarita
    Community Answer
    Substitute an equal amount of apple juice or white grape juice for the rum. These options will add sweetness and moisture but won't have the same depth of flavor as rum. In a pinch, you can substitute water or milk for the rum to provide the necessary liquid.
  • Question
    Can the guava BBQ sauce be frozen and used at a later date?
    Aliana979
    Community Answer
    It should be used within a week, but freezing is a great way to extend its shelf life.
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      • If the sauce has become too thick while simmering, add about a tablespoon of water to the mixture to thin it.


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      References

      1. Adapted from AllRecipes, shared by Amber, Guava Barbecue Sauce, http://allrecipes.com/recipe/guava-barbeque-sauce/detail.aspx

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