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Homemade Spicy Guava BBQ Sauce

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Portions: 6 servings

Calories: 27kcal

A tropical and delicious spicy guava BBQ sauceĀ recipeĀ with aĀ medium heatĀ level andĀ flavorsĀ that combine sweet and spicyĀ flavors. Another name for this sauce is Picnic BBQ sauce. This lovely homemade barbeque sauce brings a new twist to your barbeque parties.

By Clara Gonzalez - Last revised Nov 9, 2023. Published Oct 10, 2014.

Why I ā¤ļø it Recipe Ingredients Video Preparation

Homemade spicy BBQ guava sauce.

Spicy guava BBQ sauce.

Why I ā¤ļø it

Guava paste (which you can buy or make at home) will thicken the sauce, impart a great deal of guava flavor, and add sweetness to this sweet, sour, and spicy sauce, better than anything you'll get at the grocery store. 

You can drizzle this guava barbecue sauce over grilled meat or brush on meat before grilling for that caramelized sticky goodness anyone will love. It's the taste of summer vacation.

Spicy guava BBQ sauce recipe

This free recipe contains Amazon affiliate links, and I receive a small commission when you purchase, at no cost to you. Thank you!

Looking for a flavorful, amazing, homemade BBQ sauce? This BBQ guava sauce will be taking your parrillada to the next level. Even better, it's quick and easy to make.

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Inspiration: Fusion
Category: bbq, bbq sauce, guava bbq sauce, guava sauce
Author: Clara Gonzalez

Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins

Utensils and tools

  • Mixing bowl
Spicy BBQ sauce.
Spicy BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons of guava paste, (dulce de guayaba)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water, boiling-hot
  • ½ cup ketchup

Video

Preparation

Before you start, make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.

Step 1: Combining

In a small mixing bowl, combine guava paste, pepper, cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and vinegar.

Add boiling water and, using a spatula dissolve the guava paste until it's smooth and well-combined. Add ketchup and stir to combine.

Step 2: Serving

Serve alongside your favorite grilled meat, or use as a pre-grill rub for pork, chicken, and even sausages.

Top tips

  • The base for this recipe is candied guava (for which we have a recipe too), which you can make at home or buy prepared [Amazon affiliate link].
  • This yields about half a cup. Increase the ingredients in proportion to make more.
  • Instead of ketchup, you can use tomato paste plus one tablespoon of brown sugar.
  • I have added just a minimum of spiciness, but you can adjust it to your liking.
Spicy BBQ sauce.
Spicy BBQ sauce.

Serving suggestions

I highly recommend it with turkey chops, fried pork chops, grilled pork chops (instead of the mango sauce), BBQ smoky ribs, and even roasted chicken. Give it a try; you may find yourself daydreaming about it soon after.

Most meats can be seasoned with just some kosher salt and black pepper, and served with this BBQ sauce on the side.

If you're looking for another great BBQ sauce, try my dark rum BBQ sauce, with a lovely combination of smoky flavors.

Don't miss my oven potato fries with your BBQ, as well as these awesome summer mocktails perfect for everyone.

Variations

Instead of guava, you can use pineapple jam or mango jam, and combine it with your favorite blend of spices.

I sometimes add a teaspoon of onion salt instead of plain salt. This goes best served with pork.

Nutritional information

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What do you use guava paste for?

Guava paste can be used to make desserts, served with cheese, enjoyed as candy bites, or made into sauces.

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Homemade BBQ Spicy Guava Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons guava paste (dulce de guayaba)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons boiling-hot water
  • 3 tablespoons Ketchup

Instructions

Combining

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine guava paste, pepper, cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and vinegar.
    Add boiling water and using a spatula dissolve the guava paste until it's smooth and well-combined.
    Add ketchup and stir to combine.

Serving

  • Serve alongside your favorite grilled meat, or use as a pre-grill rub for pork, chicken, and even sausages.

Notes

This yields about half a cup, increase the ingredients in proportion to make more.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal

By Clara Gonzalez, published Oct 10, 2014 on Tia Clara

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  1. Ada

    September 14, 2021 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    That sauce looks very tasty. I am definitely going to try it. Do you think I can use it with chicken? I don't eat pork.

    Reply
    • Tia Clara

      September 15, 2021 at 9:21 am

      Thanks, it is very tasty. Please let me know how it goes.

      Reply
    • Tia Clara

      September 18, 2021 at 8:35 am

      I am sure it would be good with chicken too, but I haven't tried it to be honest. Please report for confirmation. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Kate @”Hola! Jalapeño

    October 27, 2014 at 10:12 am

    What a great idea! I've never seen this cut before, but I'll be on the look out now!

    Reply
  3. Soe

    October 23, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Looks amazing šŸ™‚

    Reply

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