Description
A sweet and spicy Pineapple Chili Sauce that’s versatile and flavorful. This homemade sauce combines fresh pineapple, red chili peppers, and a touch of garlic for a tropical kick with a hint of heat. Perfect as a glaze or dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Pineapple Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Chili Paste:
- 2–3 red chili peppers (such as Thai or Fresno), seeded for less heat
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine pineapple, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili peppers, garlic, and soy sauce. Blend until smooth.
- Cook Mixture: Pour the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust sweetness or spice level as desired.
- Serve or Store: Cool slightly before serving or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This sauce is ideal for grilling chicken, pork, or shrimp.
- Pulse the pineapple mixture less for a chunkier texture.
- Reduce sugar for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Blending, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
