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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Rubs

    Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce

    Published on December 25, 2019 - Updated on January 12, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce is not for beginners. I'm serious. This hot sauce is way hot. Delicious but way hot. You've been warned!
     
    pineapple jalapeño hot sauce

    I was going to make my super popular Pineapple Sauce for Ham to go with our Christmas Ham this year but decided to try this Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce instead. I also considered some sort of hot mustard but it's almost a law to have pineapple with ham.

    Hot sauce ingredients

    As with all recipes that use Jalapeños, you can control the heat by adjusting the number of seeds you include. I wanted mine to be especially spicy to offset the sourness of the pineapple so I kept all of the seeds.

    pineapple jalapeño hot sauce

    I will warn you up front and hopefully, you are reading this before you make this hot sauce. As the name implies, this hot sauce is HOT. Like very hot. Unless you really love hot sauce, you might want to move on to one of my other recipes.

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    Fresh Jalapeños

    After serving it at Christmas dinner, I would probably advise you to remove the seeds of one of the Jalapeños before adding it to the blender. While I can handle the seeds from both, it's so hot that it takes away from the flavors of everything else. Again, experiment to suit your needs.

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    If you like spicy but prefer mustard with your ham, then give my Jalapeño Mustard a try. The same rules apply. The seeds will control the heat! The Jalapeño Mustard will be less hot than this recipe.

    You don't have to use a real pineapple for this recipe. It's fine to use canned pineapples as long as you use the unsweetened kind. I personally like to drain the pineapple juices before putting them in the food processor.

    pineapple jalapeño hot sauce

    Since you are going to puree the mixture, it makes no difference what kind you use (i.e. Chunky vs. Crushed vs. Slices). That being said, reserving some of the pineapple juice might help you "tone" down the heat a bit. You will need to experiment a bit to find the right balance for you.

    As you can see from the pictures, I did not process until "smooth" as indicated on the recipe card. I wanted more of a salsa or relish consistency this time around. You can process the mixture to whatever consistency you need or want. It's that easy!

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    🔪 Equipment Needed

    You will need a food processor to make this Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce recipe.

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    For more great recipes with Pineapple, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers
    • Fantastic Ham Fried Rice
    • Salmon with Pineapple Mango Salsa
    • BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Pineapple, White Onion, Jalapeños, Garlic Cloves, Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Lime, Apple Cider Vinegar and Salt & Pepper.

    🥣 How to make Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce

    Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth.
    Put the mixture in a saucepan and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
    Let the pineapple mixture cool before placing it in a jar.

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    Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce 🌶

    This Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce is not for beginners. I'm serious. This hot sauce is way hot. Delicious but way hot. You've been warned!
    4.74 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Simmer 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 11 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cup Pineapple, finely chopped
    • 1 small White Onion, finely chopped
    • 2 Fresh Jalapeño, finely chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1 medium Tomato, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, chopped
    • 1 Fresh Lime, Zest & Juice
    • ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Salt and Pepper, to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth.
    • Put the mixture in a saucepan and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Let the pineapple mixture cool before placing in a jar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    2 Comments

    1. Dave VanNorman

      March 05, 2021 at 8:53 am

      Very good, Very Hot

      Reply
    2. Tina

      August 07, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      I used 2 habenaro's and 1 carolina reaper... very hot and delicious!!

      Reply

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