Pineapple Cocktail Barbecue

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A sweet and tangy pineapple cocktail barbecue sauce blending pineapple chunks, cherry jelly, ketchup, and warm spices. Perfect for grilling or as a flavorful dip, it pairs well with beef or sausages, adding a tropical twist to your barbecue menu and delighting guests with its vibrant flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup (10 oz.) jar red cherry jelly or preserves
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 to 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 to 1 pound Vienna sausages

Instructions

  1. Drain the pineapple chunks and save the syrup.
  2. Combine the pineapple syrup with cherry jelly or preserves, ketchup, cloves, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan.
  3. Heat the mixture to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  4. Use as a sauce for grilling beef or sausages, or as a dip.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

528 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.8g 24% DV
Total Fat 20g 26% DV
Carbs 83.4g 30% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 24.8g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12013.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 602.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 40.8mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 5.2mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 233.8mg 18% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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