{"id":33465,"date":"2022-08-09T19:43:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T23:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=33465"},"modified":"2022-08-09T19:43:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T23:43:47","slug":"guava-bbq-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/09\/guava-bbq-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Guava BBQ Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\">This <strong>guava BBQ sauce<\/strong> is so good it will blow your mind. And with just 6 ingredients, it&#8217;s as easy to make as it is to eat! It&#8217;s sweet and savory flavor is perfect on grilled chicken, ribs, or burgers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guava-bbq-sauce-9-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade guava bbq sauce in a glass container.\" class=\"wp-image-33477\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guava BBQ Sauce: You\u2019re Gonna Want to Make This ASAP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I just got back from a sun-soaked vacation in Miami and I haven&#8217;t been able to get my fill of tropical fruit ever since.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve always been a big fan of guava, but I really fell in love with it on this trip. It&#8217;s delightfully sweet, with a slightly floral flavor and a hint of acidity. If you haven&#8217;t tried it, I highly recommend it &#8212; it&#8217;s so good!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guava BBQ sauce recipe was inspired by my trip and all of the amazing food that I are there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll tell you what &#8212; it was love at first bite. This barbecue sauce has a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors and a touch of heat from jerk seasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sugars caramelize when it hits the grill and WOW. I can&#8217;t even come up with words to describe how good this sauce is. It&#8217;s basically the only bbq sauce I ever want to eat again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What you\u2019ll love about this barbecue sauce recipe:<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong>6 Ingredient, 5 Minute Recipe &#8211; <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Making a batch of this homemade sauce barely takes any more effort than opening a bottle of store-bought does.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong>No Cook <\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 <\/strong><\/strong>Soften the guava&nbsp;in the microwave, then mix everything together. No need to turn on the oven or stove.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong>Versatile<\/strong> &#8211; <\/strong><\/strong>Add a little Latin spice to all of your favorite barbecue recipes. It works well as a glaze, a marinade, or a dipping sauce!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guava-bbq-sauce-3-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make homemade barbecue sauce sweetened with guava and flavored with jerk seasoning.\" class=\"wp-image-33471\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><strong>Ingredients for Guava Barbecue Sauce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami is a place where cultures collide, and that&#8217;s exactly what I wanted to create with this barbecue sauce. Just like Miami, it&#8217;s sweet, bold, and a little spicy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make it, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guava.<\/strong> Here in New York it can be difficult to find fresh guava, but guava paste is available at almost every grocery store and on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QhzNuW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong> Besides being easier to find, it&#8217;s also really easy to work with. It&#8217;s made from pureed guava that&#8217;s cooked down with sugar until it has a gummy texture that has a consistency similar to a gumdrop. Since the shelf-stable paste is already sweetened, you don&#8217;t need to add any additional sugar or honey to this recipe.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soy Sauce<\/strong> and <strong>Worcestershire Sauce<\/strong>. To add a rich, umami flavor to the sauce.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.<strong>Ketchup<\/strong>. A little ketchup gives the sauce its thick body and a little bit of tang.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jerk Seasoning<\/strong>. A jerk seasoning blend contrasts with the sweetness of the guava and adds a little smoke and heat. Using a seasoning blend also means you don&#8217;t need to saut\u00e9 onion or garlic. Use a dry jerk seasoning for this recipe, not a wet paste. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lime juice<\/strong>. A little bit of lime juice adds a citrusy pop. You can use fresh or bottled juice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guava-bbq-sauce-10-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Guava paste in a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-33478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guava-bbq-sauce-13-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing ingredients for homemade barbecue sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-33481\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method\"><strong><strong>How to Make It<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Soften the guava paste. Cut it into cubes and microwave it for 30-40 seconds. This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s it! Enjoy it right away, or pop it in the fridge until you&#8217;re ready to use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have any ketchup, you can substitute a tablespoon or two of tomato puree and a spalsh of apple cider vinegar.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can&#8217;t find guava paste, you can use guava preserves instead.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you prefer a thinner sauce to use as a marinade, whisk in 2 tablespoons of water.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This barbecue sauce is great serves cold, but it&#8217;s even better if you slather it on meat while you&#8217;re grilling. The sugars in the sauce caramelize and give it so much depth!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guava-bbq-sauce-7-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of homemade tropical bbq sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-33475\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Frequently asked questions <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How should I store leftovers?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Store your sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this without a microwave?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Microwaving the guava paste makes it easier to mix, but you can make this barbecue sauce in a blender instead. Simply add all of the ingredients and blend for 30-40 seconds, until smooth.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What should I serve this with?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The sweet and savory flavor of this sauce is unlike anything else you&#8217;ve ever tried before, but it works so well with anything you&#8217;d use traditional barbecue sauce on. Try it on:<br\/>chicken<br\/>ribs<br\/>pulled pork<br\/>grilled salmon<br\/>as a dipping sauce for fries (or <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-frozen-sweet-potato-fries\">air fryer sweet potato fries<\/a>)<br\/>on a burger<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655327228723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I double the recipe?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, this recipe scales really well and no adjustments need to be made. Just make sure you use a large enough bowl to hold it all!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660087271704\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is this recipe spicy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The level of heat depends on the brand of jerk seasoning you use, but most will result in a mild to medium heat. This sauce is more sweet than it is hot!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More marinade and sauce recipes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;;\">Homemade <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;;\" href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/easy-teriyaki-sauce\">teriyaki sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-chicken-katsu\">Katsu sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-delicious.com\/homemade-chicken-spiedie-recipe\/\">Spiedie sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mybodymykitchen.com\/caribbean-green-seasoning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caribbean Green marinade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seasonedtotasteblog.com\/chipotle-copycat-pollo-asado-marinade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pollo Asado marinade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guava-bbq-sauce-1-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"grilled chicken drumsticks with guava bbq sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-33483\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This tangy fruit-based barbecue sauce is great for summer grilling, or as a dip any time of year. 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