Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this Hawaiian-Style BBQ Marinade. Bursting with pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and fresh ginger, it perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Ideal for backyard cookouts, weeknight dinners, or seafood feasts, this marinade brings a tropical twist to chicken, pork, shrimp, or vegetables. The vibrant colors of bell pepper and green onions make dishes look as stunning as they taste, turning every meal into a flavor-packed celebration.

The BEST Homemade Hawaiian BBQ Marinade Recipe

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Servings

1 1/2

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A sweet and tangy Hawaiian-style BBQ marinade bursting with pineapple, ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice. Perfect for chicken, pork, shrimp, or vegetables, adding tropical flavor to any meal.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Fresh Pineapple Juice
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
3 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Ketchup
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Freshly Grated Ginger
2 tbsp Red Bell Pepper
2 Green Onions
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and olive oil until the sugar dissolves.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, green onion, paprika, and black pepper.
Whisk until everything comes together perfectly smooth.
Use as desired, or store the unused marinade in an airtight jar until needed.

Notes

Hawaiian-Style BBQ Marinade Recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups, perfect for 4–6 servings of chicken, pork, shrimp, or veggies.
Pour over protein in a zip bag or shallow dish, marinating chicken or pork for 2–4 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor) and shrimp or fish for 30–60 minutes to avoid over-tenderizing. Grill, bake, or pan-sear as desired, basting with boiled leftover marinade for extra richness.
Adjust sweetness with more or less brown sugar, add extra ginger for zing, or spice it up with chili flakes.
Store the unused marinade in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best freshness.