Pineapple Habanero Sauce

The perfect condiment that’s both sweet and spicy!

Table of Contents

Toggle

For any fan of sauces and condiments, I couldn’t be more excited to share this recipe for pineapple habanero sauce. This is not an ordinary condiment, nor is it like anything you’d find in a store. It’s a sauce that will go great on a wide variety of foods and is ideal for making at home. Before making this sauce for the first time, I hadn’t even considered the possibility of mixing the sweetness of pineapple with something as hot as a habanero. But I’m sure glad that I did.

Admittedly, it sounds like an unusual combination at first. But I assure you that this recipe strikes the right balance. You get plenty of spice from the habaneros but an undeniably fruity taste from the pineapple as well. You can also sense some of the other ingredients that help to diversify the flavor profile. In the end, you get a sauce that has a little bit of heat but not so much that you can’t handle it.

Is Pineapple Habanero Sauce Healthy?

Since the two main ingredients in this sauce are pineapple and habanero pepper, it has a great nutritional profile. The sauce is practically overflowing with vitamin C thanks to the pineapple, which has been known to aid in weight loss, too. Even the lime juice and apple cider vinegar in the recipe contribute, as both aid in digestion. There is also plenty of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber in this sauce with a bit sodium being the only concern that health-conscious individuals should worry about.

Playing with Heat…

It’s possible to make adjustments to this recipe to tweak the level of spiciness. For example, the recipe calls for two habanero peppers, but it’s okay to use one if you want a more mild sauce. Also, make sure you remove the seeds from the peppers if you don’t like as much heat. Likewise, you can add a pinch of sugar or a natural sweetener like maple syrup to the sauce mixture if you want to further balance out the heat of the habaneros with some sweetness.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
2 habanero peppers, stems removed
1/4 cup white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend

Combine ingredients and blend until smooth.

Simmer

Cook the sauce to enhance flavors.

Store

Cool and transfer to a storage container.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

Once the sauce has had a chance to cool, it can be stored in a glass jar that has a tight lid. In the fridge, the sauce should remain good for at least 2 weeks while it can be stored in the freezer for 3 to 6 months.

How should I handle and cut habanero?

Have you ever chopped chilis and then touched your eyes right after? It burns. We’ve all been there! To avoid that happening, wear gloves while cutting the habaneros, or alternatively put some oil on your hands first, before touching the chilis. When you’re finished, you can wash the oil straight off and the irritating capsaicin should go with it.

Serving Suggestions

Pineapple habanero sauce can be used as a condiment for just about any dish. If you’re a fan of chicken, I would suggest pairing it with Oven-Fried Chicken Breast or perhaps Paleo Orange Chicken. It can also be used on top of a Burrito Bowl or as the sauce on Shredded Chicken Tacos. One of my favorite things to do with pineapple habanero sauce is to drizzle it on Pork Chops. It can also be a good way to add new life to Oven-Roasted Vegetables or Apple Coleslaw.

If you enjoy different types of sauce, there are several other recipes you can try. If you like sauce with a kick, I would recommend Spicy BBQ Sauce or perhaps Buffalo Sauce. For something a little more tame, I suggest Keto BBQ Sauce or Low-Carb Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce.