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Published: Jan 6, 2022 by Genevieve · This post may contain affiliate links.

Pineapple Habanero Sauce

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Pineapple habanero sauce is shown in a glass jar on a wooden cutting board with two habanero peppers in the foreground.

I am so excited to introduce this pineapple habanero sauce recipe. It is a bright, fruity, super spicy condiment that I use much like a chutney or salsa on everything from eggs to sandwiches to steak. Because it is a fresh sauce (not cooked), it's ready in just a few minutes!

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Pineapple habanero sauce in a glass jar with two habaneros on a butcher block counter.
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At any given time, we have 5 or more hot sauces in rotation in our home. Honestly, probably closer to 10. OK – I counted – it’s currently 13.

What can I say? Spice is the… spice of life.

This sauce has a thicker consistency than most traditional hot sauces (a bit like the texture of salsa verde) because it contains pineapple, habanero, onion, garlic and carrot. Just shake each time you use and spoon or pour out. Alternately, you can strain a portion of the pulp for a thinner sauce.

If you only like “medium” hot sauces, be cautious with this one. Depending on the habanero peppers, this sauce can either be pretty moderate in heat (for me!) or quite spicy.

If you try this sauce and love the flavor but it’s way too spicy, try using 1 habanero or devein (remove the white inner membrane and seeds) before blending.

What You'll Need

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  • Pineapple I use canned chopped pineapple packed in juice. You’ll need the juice for the sauce. You could use fresh pineapple and fresh pineapple juice as well.
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Habanero Peppers Handle these with caution. I recommend using a pair of gloves when handling these peppers and washing your hands afterward. Even then, still be careful when touching your face/eyes while making the sauce.
  • Yellow Onion I’ve also tried this with white onion and sweet onion. White onion produces a sharper sauce and sweet onion is less pronounced.
  • Carrot
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Kosher Salt I always recommend kosher salt when cooking. I find it easier to taste as you go, harder to over-salt, and that it has an overall preferable flavor. Using a table or sea salt in this recipe will be quite salty.

How to Make Pineapple Habanero Sauce

  • Measure the ingredients
  • Toss everything in a high speed blender or food processor
  • Blend/process until smooth
  • Use on everything!

How to Store

This sauce can be stored in a glass jar or bottle. I recommend keeping it refrigerated any time it is not in use to preserve the bright, fruity flavor and for food safety reasons. Fresh sauces will not last as long as cooked or commercially bottled sauces.

This sauce should be eaten within 2 weeks. Feel free to use the serving adjustment feature in the recipe card below to scale the sauce output up or down.

FAQ

How long will this last in the fridge?

This sauce should be stored in an airtight container and consumed within 2 weeks.

Can you freeze this sauce?

You can freeze this sauce and use within 3 to 6 months. Keep in mind that freezing can reduce some of the acidity in the sauce.

How do I make this sauce a little less spicy?

Try deveining the habanero peppers - that is, removing the white membrane and seeds from the interior of the pepper. Be sure to wear gloves and be very careful not to touch your face!

Can you use this as a marinade?

I don’t recommend using the sauce itself as a marinade because it denatures (that is, changes the natural qualities of) the proteins in the meat. This creates an unusual texture.

How much should I use?

While this sauce can be fairly spicy, I use the same amount as a salsa or chutney rather than a few drops like a hot sauce. I often use 2 to 3 tablespoons to bring an otherwise plain meal to life.

How to Serve

You’ll be surprised how well the pineapple and apple cider vinegar pair with tons of different foods.

Chicken Sandwiches: My favorite use for this sauce is on a grilled or breaded chicken (or vegetarian/vegan chicken substitute) sandwich with some mayo. This Italian Chicken Cutlet is perfect for sandwiches.

Grilled Steak: This is also amazing served alongside grilled steak – I recommend a rosemary and garlic-marinated skirt or flank steak.

Breakfast: This sauce is amazing on eggs or as a dip for sausage or bacon.

Other Proteins: Pork chops, fish, tofu, beans - they all pass the test!

More ideas for serving:

  • On roasted vegetables, especially carrots, potatoes, or broccoli
  • Mixed into a taco salad
  • On nachos with spicy pickled onions
  • On shredded cabbage slaw with some neutral oil for a bright, tangy side

Recipes You'll Love

These recipes are fantastic topped with my pineapple habanero sauce:

Mini Chicken & Biscuit Sandwiches – I think just mayo and this habanero sauce are the perfect toppings here.

Easy Oven Roasted Carrots

Turkey Burgers Recipe - This is the best turkey burger recipe I've ever tried. Swap the pineapple habanero sauce for the mustard and ketchup.

📖 Recipe

Pineapple habanero sauce in a glass jar with two habaneros on a butcher block counter.

Pineapple Habanero Sauce

Spicy, fresh pineapple habanero sauce with garlic, onion, carrot and apple cider vinegar. This sauce is a bit thicker than traditional hot sauces - feel free to shake it up before using and spoon it on!
5 from 48 votes
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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Healthy, Hot Sauce, Quick, Spicy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 32 1-tablespoon servings
Calories: 6kcal
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Equipment

  • Food Processor or High Speed Blender
  • Rubber or Plastic Gloves (recommended, optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 habanero peppers top stems removed
  • 3 ounces yellow onion about ¼ of a large onion
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 carrot peeled, small to medium
  • ½ cup chopped pineapple
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Remove top stem from habanero peppers (gloves recommended). Do not devein.
  • Place habaneros, onion, garlic, carrot, pineapple, pineapple juice, vinegar and salt in the base of a high speed blender or food processor.
  • Blend/process until smooth.

Notes

  • I recommend using gloves while handling habanero peppers. Be sure to wash your handles thoroughly and be cautious touching your face afterward.
  • If you try this sauce and love the flavor but it’s way too spicy, try using 1 habanero or devein (remove the white inner membrane and seeds) before blending.
  • This sauce is thicker than a typical hot sauce. You can strain a bit of the pulp if it is too thick for you.
  • I prefer to use 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce more like a chutney or salsa on top of a dish.
  • This sauce can vary significantly in heat levels depending on the habaneros you purchase. If you'd like, try one pepper first and then add a second if you feel it needs more heat.
  • This sauce is incredibly versatile: try on breakfasts like eggs and bacon, on proteins like chicken, steak, tofu or beans, on nachos, on salads, sandwiches or on roasted vegetables.
  • I do not recommend using this sauce as a marinade as it denatures the proteins (changes the texture) of meats.
  • Eat within in two weeks for proper food safety.
  • Feel free to adjust the serving in the above recipe if 16 ounces will be too much (or too little!) for two weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Andrew Miller says

    January 15, 2022 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    Great sauce!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      January 15, 2022 at 5:48 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Shawny Atkinson says

        October 05, 2022 at 3:07 pm

        Could I can this recipe to retain shelf life?

        Reply
        • Genevieve says

          October 05, 2022 at 3:41 pm

          Hi Shawny, thanks for the question! With this sauce, the acidity is not quite high enough to preserve for canning, so I recommend storing in an airtight container in the fridge and consuming within 2 weeks. I hope that’s helpful!

          Reply
  2. Shelby says

    June 21, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    Used this as the base of a wrap and it was amazing! Such a juicy, yummy flavor!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      June 21, 2022 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you, Shelby! Love this in wraps.

      Reply
  3. Jenn says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    Wow is this good! It had the perfect balance of spicy and sweet - yummers over top grilled chicken!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      June 22, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you, Jenn! I’m glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  4. Glenda says

    June 22, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Spectacular flavor. The balance of sweet and spicy is spot on. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      June 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you so much, Glenda! I’m glad you liked it.

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    June 22, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    This was wonderful! I had been wanting to make a sweeet habanero sauce for wings, and this was perfect! Turned out great

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      June 22, 2022 at 9:27 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it, Emily!

      Reply
  6. Shruthi says

    June 24, 2022 at 4:55 am

    5 stars
    My husband is a total spice monster, and this recipe is PERFECT for him. The sweetness of the pineapple and the heat of the habanero are actually a great balance. Will be making again!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      June 24, 2022 at 6:09 am

      Thanks, Shruthi! Glad to hear your husband enjoyed it.

      Reply
  7. Allyssa says

    October 12, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Great habanero recipe! This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      October 12, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. laura says

    October 12, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    Yum spicy and sweet, my favorite combo!!

    Reply
  9. Journa Liz Ramirez says

    October 13, 2022 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    This was a hit! I made this once and my fam loved it, so I added this to our menu. Highly recommended!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      October 14, 2022 at 1:25 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Cam says

    October 26, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this is such an amazing combo! I love it!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      November 01, 2022 at 10:56 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Allyssa says

    October 27, 2022 at 4:46 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is really amazing! Perfect for any occasion! Thanks a bunch for this very tasty pineapple habanero sauce recipe! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      November 01, 2022 at 10:55 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Wendy says

    October 27, 2022 at 6:55 am

    5 stars
    This was so good! I can't get over how good the addition of pineapple to this hot sauce is. Thanks for another delicious recipe.

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      November 01, 2022 at 10:55 am

      Thank you so much, Wendy!

      Reply
  13. Journa Liz Ramirez says

    October 28, 2022 at 6:18 am

    5 stars
    One of my favorite sauce recipes. It is very convenient and a fruity and hot condiment. Love this amazing recipe.

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      November 01, 2022 at 10:54 am

      Thanks, Journa!

      Reply

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