Bring a taste of Hawaii to your kitchen with this easy huli huli sauce. Sweet, tangy, and packed with pineapple and soy sauce flavor, it’s perfect as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for chicken, steak, or pork—especially when served with rice and grilled pineapple.

My husband lived in Hawaii as a kid and always loved this dish, so it already had a special place in our house. When we finally visited Maui a few years ago and I tasted it for myself, I knew I had to recreate it at home. Now it’s one of our go-to recipes when we want something easy with big flavor.

For a simple weeknight dinner, try it with our baked huli huli chicken for big flavor without the grill.

Serves: varies – makes a little over 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
4 oz. canned pineapple juice
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ginger powder)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sesame oil

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Craving more pineapple recipes?

grilled pork tenderloin – don’t forget the grilled pineapple slices
easy pineapple cake – keep the pineapple, hold the upside down

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Place all ingredients in a large jar and shake util well blended. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until blended. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Tips for using this marinade:

This recipe makes enough to marinate about 2 1/2 pounds of meat.
Simmer the Huli Huli sauce over medium low heat to reduce it for a thicker glaze.

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Easy Huli Huli Sauce

This easy huli huli sauce is sweet, tangy, and perfect for chicken. Use it as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for baked or grilled Hawaiian-style recipes.