Nutmeg Free Paleo Sweet and Sour Sauce
That tangy-sweet balance you crave from takeout is completely achievable at home with a handful of clean, whole-food ingredients. Pineapple juice and apple cider vinegar do the heavy lifting here, while coconut aminos add a savory depth that keeps things grain-free and soy-free without sacrificing any complexity. Fresh grated ginger and a touch of garlic powder round out the flavor so every bite feels bright and layered. Arrowroot starch is the secret to that glossy, clingy texture — just be sure to pull the pan off the heat as soon as it thickens, since arrowroot can loosen back up if you let it cook too long. Many store-bought sweet and sour sauces sneak in unexpected spices and additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bottle. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, use it as a dipping sauce, or toss it with roasted vegetables — it's endlessly versatile and comes together in under ten minutes.
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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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