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Garlic Rosemary Citrus Sauce by Stonewall Kitchen with Orange

Garlic Rosemary Citrus Sauce by Stonewall Kitchen is their signature light grill sauce, built on pineapple and orange juice instead of tomatoes. Garlic, ginger, and the eponymous rosemary provide spice to a fruit base that won’t overpower delicate meats.

Garlic Rosemary Citrus Sauce is a mild, golden-yellow grill sauce from Stonewall Kitchen in Maine, USA. In the 700-gram jar, pineapple and orange juice form the fruity base, complemented by mustard, onions, garlic, ginger, and a splash of balsamic vinegar for a dark acidity.

Bright fruit, herbal aroma, and calm spice

It looks golden-yellow and smooth in the jar, and smells of orange and herbs the moment you open it.

The pineapple provides a dense, bright sweetness, the orange juice adds a kick of freshness, and brown sugar contributes a quiet depth underneath. The garlic remains subtle, tasting more roasted than raw; the ginger adds warmth, and the balsamic vinegar provides a dark finish.

The eponymous rosemary is part of the spice blend, emerging as a resinous, herbal note in the background rather than a sharp needle in the foreground. On the tongue, a lingering citrus freshness cleanses the palate, preparing it for the next bite. It pours from the spoon more smoothly than the darker sauces alongside it, which is an advantage when brushing thin fish fillets.

Grill sauce for chicken, fish, and light meats

Its strength lies in anything delicate, for which a dark barbecue sauce would quickly become too much.

Brush it onto chicken or turkey skewers, glaze salmon and shrimp, or marinate light meats in it for hours beforehand. Apply it only in the final minutes so the fruit caramelizes slightly while staying fresh. On light fish, it remains translucent enough that the browned skin underneath is still visible.

It works equally well as a dip for oven-roasted vegetables and rosemary potatoes, and a spoonful stirred into couscous or a leafy salad turns them into a summer dish in an instant. Mixed with a little olive oil, it makes a marinade that pairs beautifully with halloumi and zucchini.

The Curried Mango Grille Sauce offers a more tropical, curry-spiced profile. All other varieties can be found in our Grill and BBQ Sauces collection.

Dew of the sea, and why it withstands heat

Rosemary is an evergreen subshrub from the Mediterranean coast, and its Latin name, ros marinus, means "dew of the sea."

Its essential oils are deeply embedded in the tough, needle-like leaves, which is why they evaporate more slowly than the delicate aromas of basil or parsley. This is exactly why the herb stands up to the heat of the coals and has long been the quintessential grilling herb in the south.

In this sauce, it receives the classic Mediterranean accompaniment of citrus and garlic, just on a tropical foundation of pineapple. Stonewall Kitchen keeps the amount balanced so the resinous quality doesn’t overwhelm the fruit. For the same reason, the garlic is used sparingly to season rather than take the lead.

The yellow exception on the red shelf

Among a sea of dark sauces, this golden jar stands out immediately, and it plays this difference to its advantage with light meats. A brush of sauce at the end, a squeeze of fresh lemon over the plate, and the evening stays as light as the sauce itself. Keep the jar tightly closed and refrigerated, and it will last for several weeks. You can find everything else Stonewall Kitchen from Maine has to offer in the Stonewall Kitchen collection.