Guava BBQ Sauce

I know many South Floridians have their own version of this barbecue sauce.  We like to add a bit of the tropics to our grilling.  This sauce is best applied at the end of the grilling process due to the sweetness.

Guava BBQ Sauce
makes approximately 4 cups of sauce

1 cup guava paste
1 small can tomato sauce
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 bottle of beer
1/4 cup lime juice
splash of soy sauce
2-3 cloves of garlic, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne and/or a generous splash or three of Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt

Saute garlic in a splash of olive oil until light gold.  Add remaining ingredients.  Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.  Set aside to cool.  Store in the fridge until needed.

Finish grilled chicken, spare ribs or pork chops with a light brush of sauce.