
This glossy, citrus-forward teriyaki sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Freshly squeezed orange juice and finely grated zest give it a bright, sunny backbone, while honey, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil layer in that classic sweet-savory depth. Grated ginger and garlic round it all out with just enough warmth, and a pinch of red pepper flakes can nudge it toward something with a little more attitude. The key to keeping this completely wheat-free is tamari in place of conventional soy sauce — a simple swap that delivers the same deep, umami-rich flavor without any of the gluten concerns that make store-bought teriyaki sauces such a minefield to navigate. A cornstarch slurry brings everything together into a beautifully thick, spoonable glaze that clings to proteins and vegetables alike. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop, and it keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make a batch and reach for it all week long. Six servings of this and you'll wonder why you ever bought a bottle.
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Whisk together the tamari, orange juice, orange zest, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan until the honey is fully dissolved.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 3–4 minutes.
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