Capsaicin Free Paleo Sweet and Sour Sauce

That tangy-sweet flavor you crave from takeout is absolutely achievable at home, and this version skips every ingredient that could bring the heat. Pineapple juice and apple cider vinegar do the heavy lifting on brightness, while honey rounds everything out with a gentle, floral sweetness. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping things grain-free and mellow, and fresh ginger adds just enough warmth without any burn. Tomato paste gives the sauce its gorgeous color and a subtle depth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The arrowroot slurry is the secret to that glossy, clingy texture — just be sure to pull it off the heat as soon as it thickens, since arrowroot can lose its grip if you let it go too long. It comes together in one small saucepan in minutes, and you can tweak the balance of sweet to tart right at the end to suit your taste. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, use it as a dipping sauce, or toss it with roasted vegetables — it's endlessly versatile and completely free of anything that might irritate a capsaicin sensitivity.

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