Guava BBQ Sauce From Scratch (No Ketchup!)

Tangy, sweet guava BBQ sauce made from scratch without ketchup. Easy-to-make, on the stovetop, and ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for cooking, grilling, and brushing on chicken, pork, ribs, and more. You won't get enough of this Cuban-inspired bbq sauce!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup guava paste (cut in cubes)
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup spiced rum ((omit if you'd like))
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small saucepan, add the guava paste, vinegar, rum, tomato paste, lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, garlic, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
2. 2Once boiling, turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until reduced, about 10-15 minutes.
3. 3The sauce should be thick but pourable by this point. Transfer the sauce to a jar and allow to cool completely. Use on chicken, pork, ribs, or whatever your heart desires. Enjoy!