Caffeine Free Paleo Sweet and Sour Sauce
That tangy-sweet punch you get from a great dipping sauce is hard to replicate at home — until now. Pineapple juice and apple cider vinegar bring the bright, fruity backbone, while coconut aminos add a savory depth that keeps everything balanced without any soy. A touch of honey and fresh grated ginger round it out with warmth and just enough sweetness to make it genuinely craveable. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving the sauce that glossy, restaurant-style consistency without any cornstarch or refined ingredients. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes, making it an easy weeknight staple or a crowd-pleasing party dip. Because every ingredient is naturally free of stimulants, you can enjoy it any time of day without a second thought — no label-reading required. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, or toss it with roasted veggies for an instant flavor upgrade.
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6 servings
- ½ cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, tomato paste, ginger, garlic powder, and salt in a small saucepan until the tomato paste is fully dissolved.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it is steaming and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 3–4 minutes.
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