Chicken Free Paleo Sweet and Sour Sauce
That tangy-sweet punch you get from a great sweet and sour sauce is hard to replicate at home — until now. This version builds its bold flavor from pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey, all whisked together into something that tastes way more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Tomato paste adds body and a subtle richness, while fresh ginger brings a little heat that keeps every bite interesting. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving the sauce a glossy, restaurant-style finish without any cornstarch or refined additives. The key is pulling it off the heat as soon as it coats the back of a spoon — arrowroot can thin back out if you push it too far, so a watchful eye pays off. It works beautifully drizzled over roasted vegetables, tossed with shrimp or pork, or used as a dipping sauce straight from the pan. Make a batch, taste as you go, and adjust the honey or vinegar to land exactly where you want it.
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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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