High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sweet, tangy, and deeply savory all at once, this glossy sauce delivers everything you love about classic sweet and sour — without a drop of the corn syrup that sneaks into most bottled versions. Unsweetened pineapple juice brings natural fruity sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos add brightness and that signature umami depth. Fresh grated ginger and garlic powder round things out so the flavor feels layered and intentional, not flat or overly sweet. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, creating that beautiful, glossy consistency that clings to chicken, shrimp, or roasted veggies just the way it should. The technique is simple — just whisk, simmer, and stir in the slurry — but the result looks and tastes like something that took real effort. It keeps well at room temperature or in the fridge, so you can make a batch ahead and have it ready to pull out whenever dinner needs a serious upgrade.
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6 servings
- 1 cup 100% pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, tomato paste, garlic powder, grated ginger, 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 just begins to bubble around the edges, about 4–5 minutes.
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