Pacific Red Pineapple Sauce

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Pacific Red Pineapple Sauce 🌺🍍

A tropical, sweet-tangy sauce with a vibrant red hue—perfect for glazing meats, drizzling over desserts, or spicing up cocktails! Inspired by Pacific flavors, this sauce combines juicy pineapple with a hint of chili for a bold, island-style twist.

🍽️ Ingredients

2 cups fresh pineapple, diced (or canned in juice)

1 small red bell pepper, chopped (for color + sweetness)
½ cup red onion, finely diced
1-2 red chili peppers (like Fresno or Thai chili), seeded & minced (adjust for heat)

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup honey (or brown sugar)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground allspice

Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste

👩🍳 Instructions

Sauté Aromatics:
- In a saucepan, cook red onion, chili, ginger, and garlic with 1 tbsp oil until soft (~3 mins).
Simmer:
- Add pineapple, bell pepper, vinegar, honey, paprika, allspice, and lime zest/juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20-25 mins until thickened (stir occasionally).
Blend & Strain (Optional):
- For smooth sauce: Puree with a blender, then strain for silky texture.
- For chunky style: Mash lightly with a fork.
Season & Cool:
- Add salt to taste. Let cool before storing.

🔥 Serving Ideas

Glaze for grilled chicken, shrimp, or pork.
Drizzle over cheesecake or vanilla ice cream.
Mix into cocktails (like a spicy pineapple margarita).

Dip for spring rolls or coconut shrimp.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ Spice control: Remove chili seeds for mild heat; keep for extra kick.
✅ Storage: Keeps for 2 weeks refrigerated or freeze for 3 months.
✅ Shortcut: Use canned crushed pineapple + 1 tbsp tomato paste for depth.

Why It’s Unique

✨ Red hue from bell pepper (no artificial dyes!).
✨ Balanced flavor—sweet, smoky, tangy, and spicy.
✨ Vegan + gluten-free friendly.

Channel tropical vibes with every bite! 🌴🌶️

Want it extra glossy? Stir in 1 tbsp butter at the end for richness. 😋