West Indies Guava Barbecue Sauce

Celticevergreen's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 cups sa ...

• 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
• 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
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over low heat, stir together the guava, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and brown sugar until well blended.
2. Stir in liquid smoke, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, habanero sauce, and molasses.
3. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.