Mushroom Free Whole30 Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
That bright, tangy-sweet flavor you crave from a classic sweet and sour sauce is fully alive here — no takeout box required. Pineapple juice brings natural tropical sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos layer in the savory, slightly funky depth that makes this sauce genuinely addictive. Fresh grated ginger and garlic powder round everything out so it tastes complex without being complicated. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work cleanly and quickly, giving you that glossy, clingy consistency that coats chicken, shrimp, or roasted veggies beautifully. Because every ingredient is straightforward and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden fillers or fermented additives that can sneak into bottled sauces. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan in just minutes, and it stores well at room temperature before you're ready to use it. Whether you're meal prepping or pulling together a last-minute dinner, this sauce punches way above its weight.
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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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