Description
This Colombian Pineapple Sauce is a vibrant and tropical condiment that adds a sweet, tangy, and creamy flavor to a variety of dishes. Made with fresh pineapple, pineapple juice, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and subtle seasonings, it’s perfect for enhancing grilled meats, hot dogs, hamburgers, arepas, or fried foods. The sauce blends smooth but can be made chunkier with finely chopped red bell pepper or onion for extra texture and complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper or onion (for extra flavor and texture)
Instructions
- Blend Pineapple Bases: In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh pineapple chunks and pineapple juice. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: To the blended pineapple mixture, add mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sugar, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend again until all ingredients are fully combined and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Optional Texture: For a chunkier sauce, pulse in the finely chopped red bell pepper or onion after blending the base sauce to add extra flavor and texture.
- Chill to Develop Flavors: Transfer the sauce to a container and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This resting time helps the flavors meld and intensify.
- Serve: Use this versatile sauce as a topping or dipping sauce for grilled meats, hot dogs, hamburgers, arepas, or fried foods. Enjoy the tropical burst of flavor it adds to any bite!
Notes
- You can substitute canned pineapple if fresh pineapple is not available; adjust sugar as canned pineapple may be sweeter.
- Adjust the sugar level to make the sauce sweeter or tangier depending on your preference.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for best freshness.
