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Guava Barbecue Sauce

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  • ACTIVE: 10 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes about 1 1/4 cups
  • •FAST
  • •MAKE-AHEAD

  1. 8 ounces canned guava paste (see Note), cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
  2. 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  3. 1/4 cup dark rum
  4. 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  5. 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  6. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  7. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  8. 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  9. 1 scallion, white part only, minced
  10. 1 garlic clove, minced
  11. 1/4 cup water
  12. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the guava paste with the vinegar, rum, tomato paste, lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, scallion, garlic and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 15 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Make Ahead The barbecue sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Notes Guava paste is usually sold in flat metal cans. It is available at many supermarkets as well as at Latin markets. Serve With Chinese-Style Ribs with Guava Barbecue Sauce