Citric Acid Free Paleo Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet and sour sauce sounds simple enough, but most store-bought versions are loaded with citric acid as a preservative and flavor booster — which makes them completely off the table for anyone avoiding it. This version gets its bright, tangy punch the natural way: unsweetened pineapple juice and apple cider vinegar do all the heavy lifting, delivering that signature balance of sweet and sour without a single additive in sight. Coconut aminos bring a subtle savory depth, honey rounds out the sweetness, and fresh grated ginger adds a little warmth that makes the whole thing feel genuinely homemade. Arrowroot starch is the secret to that glossy, clingy texture you want in a good dipping sauce — just be sure to pull it off the heat as soon as it thickens, since arrowroot can thin back out if you let it go too long. The result is a sauce that tastes vibrant and restaurant-worthy, and it comes together in one small saucepan with barely any effort. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, or toss it with roasted vegetables — it's incredibly versatile. Make a batch ahead and keep it on hand, because once you try it, the bottled stuff really won't cut it anymore.

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