This tangy, spicy, pineapple-forward BBQ SAUCE is absolutely delicious. I would say that if you cooked up a batch of this sauce, you would be hard-pressed to go back to bottled bbq sauces.
Inspired by the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger found at the Honolulu Burger Co in Kaimuki, this BBQ sauce really takes a cheeseburger to the NEXT LEVEL. Spicy. Sweet. Savory. Tangy. It checks all the boxes for a great condiment.
Give this recipe a try. It is simple, straight-forward, and easy to make.
Add it to a bacon cheeseburger or any other sandwich that calls for a fantastic bbq sauce. Use it as a dip for fries or Crispy, Crunchy Onion Rings.
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Ingredients for Honolulu Burger Co Inspired BBQ Sauce
- 1 medium onion - Sliced
- 3 cloves garlic - fine dice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ cup dark/light corn syrup
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp Liquid Smoke
- 1 tbsp garlic chili sauce
- 3 chipotle chili - fine dice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dry mustard
- ½ tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Optional Ingredients
- Crushed red pepper
- Soy Sauce
- Fresh ginger
Directions for making the BBQ Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine the onions and oil. Cook over low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes until onions are soft and translucent. Add diced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, corn syrup, lemon juice, liquid smoke, chili garlic sauce, chipotle chilis, brown sugar, dry mustard, pepper, and salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. If the sauce is too thin, continue to cook and reduce until desired consistency. The sauce will thicken some as it cools.
Place bbq sauce in a storage container and refrigerate.
Barbecue sauce is a great addition to a bacon cheeseburger or any other sandwich that would benefit from a spicy, zingy sauce. Great as a dip for a crispy order of fries.
