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
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Add all of the ingredients except for the salt/pepper in a saucepan.
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Cook the mixture on a medium high heat. Allow it to simmer and use a wire whisk to stir it constantly.
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Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
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Lower the heat to a medium low temperature and continue simmering for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the sauce to thicken to a "pourable" state.
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Serve the sauce immediately. You can also chill in the refrigerator for later use.Advertisement
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QuestionHow long can guava barbecue sauce last?QamarTop AnswererIt can last for several weeks if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
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QuestionIs there a substitution for the rum?margaritaCommunity AnswerSubstitute 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.
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QuestionCan the guava BBQ sauce be frozen and used at a later date?Aliana979Community AnswerIt should be used within a week, but freezing is a great way to extend its shelf life.
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Tips
- If the sauce has become too thick while simmering, add about a tablespoon of water to the mixture to thin it.Thanks
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References
- Adapted from AllRecipes, shared by Amber, Guava Barbecue Sauce, http://allrecipes.com/recipe/guava-barbeque-sauce/detail.aspx
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