Chilean Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce ” Pomeque”

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2

Chilean Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce "Pomeque" Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

108

Sugar

25g

Fat

Chilean Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, also known as Pomeque, is a flavorful sauce that is perfect for barbecue and grilling. This sauce has a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of garlic and ginger, making it a great addition to grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables. It is also an excellent marinade for meats before grilling. This sauce is simple to prepare, and you can adjust the recipe to suit your taste preferences by adding more or less honey or ginger. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later use.

Instructions

1.	Add pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and tomato paste in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2.	Stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil.
3.	Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it thickens, stirring occasionally.
4.	Once it achieves the desired thickness, remove from heat and let it cool.
5.	Once cooled, transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and store in the refrigerator.

PROS

This sauce has a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of garlic and ginger.

It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for later use.

CONS

Although this sauce is healthy, it has a high sugar content due to the honey and pomegranate juice.

It may not appeal to those who prefer spicy barbecue sauces.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce is rich in antioxidants because of the pomegranate juice.
It is also a good source of Vitamin C which supports a healthy immune system.
The garlic in this recipe can also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure.

	1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
	1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
	1/4 cup honey
	1 teaspoon garlic , minced
	1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
	1/4 cup tomato paste