MSG Free Whole30 Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

That bright, tangy-sweet flavor you crave from a classic sweet and sour sauce is absolutely achievable without a single packet of seasoning mix or mystery additive. This version builds its depth from real ingredients — unsweetened pineapple juice for natural sweetness, apple cider vinegar for that signature pucker, and coconut aminos in place of soy sauce to keep things clean and savory. Tomato paste rounds everything out with a rich, slightly earthy backbone, while fresh grated ginger adds a little warmth that bottled sauces rarely get right. The arrowroot slurry is the secret to that glossy, clingy texture — just whisk it in at the end and pull the pan off the heat the moment it thickens, since arrowroot can go thin again if you push it too far. Store-bought sweet and sour sauces are notorious for hidden additives and flavor enhancers, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the bowl. It works beautifully as a dipping sauce, a stir-fry glaze, or drizzled over grilled proteins and roasted vegetables.

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