West Indies Guava Barbecue Sauce

This sauce has a great island flavor -- not like jerk sauced foods but still slightly spicy. Use as you would your favorite barbecue sauce -- great on ribs, chicken, chops, more.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 71 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 guava - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 tablespoon habanero hot sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over low heat, stir together the guava, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and brown sugar until well blended. Stir in liquid smoke, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, habanero sauce, and molasses. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.