Best 7 West Indies Guava Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey as we explore the delightful flavors of West Indies guava barbecue sauce. This unique sauce, infused with the tropical sweetness of guava, adds an irresistible tang to your favorite grilled dishes. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue enthusiast or a novice cook looking to spice up your meals, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of selecting the finest ingredients, blending the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and incorporating this flavorful sauce into your culinary creations. From classic chicken and pork dishes to exotic seafood and vegetarian options, discover how West Indies guava barbecue sauce can transform any meal into a lip-smacking experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WEST INDIES GUAVA BARBECUE SAUCE



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This recipe is an adaptation of one by Sue L, which was made to recreate the sauce at the Bahama Breeze restaurant chain. I picked this up while working on the island of St. John, USVI.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 3 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 guava, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons habanero sauce
1 teaspoon molasses
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.4, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2290.1, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 33.2, Protein 5.3

WEST INDIES GUAVA BARBECUE SAUCE



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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.

Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 534.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

WEST INDIES GUAVA BARBECUE SAUCE



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I created this recipe a few years ago and is my personal recipe. This sauce was meant to be put on ribs, but works on other things.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 guava, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon habanero sauce
1 teaspoon molasses
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 541.5, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.3

WEST INDIES GUAVA BARBECUE SAUCE



West Indies Guava Barbecue Sauce image

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.

Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 534.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

GUAVA BARBEQUE SAUCE



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One of the best slathers for ribs and ham. Its exotic fruitiness goes well with chicken, turkey, duck and even game. Guava paste is much beloved by Cuban Americans, Puerto Ricans, and South Americans too!

Provided by Amber

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup cold water
1 cup guava paste
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup dark rum
¼ cup tomato paste
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ scotch bonnet chile pepper (or to taste), minced
kosher salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the water, guava paste, vinegar, rum, tomato paste, lemon juice, onion, ginger, soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened and is richly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes. The sauce should be pourable. If it has become too thick, thin it with some water. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

WEST INDIES GUAVA BARBECUE SAUCE



West Indies Guava Barbecue Sauce image

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.

Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 534.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

WEST INDIES GUAVA BARBECUE SAUCE



West Indies Guava Barbecue Sauce image

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.

Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 534.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, aromatic guavas for the best flavor in your sauce.
  • If you can't find guava paste, you can make your own by simmering guava pulp with sugar and lemon juice until it thickens.
  • Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or less scotch bonnet pepper.
  • This sauce is also great as a marinade for chicken, pork, or fish.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This West Indies guava barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that is perfect for adding a unique flavor to your grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences, and it's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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