Mustard Free Whole30 Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

That bright, tangy-sweet flavor you get from a good sweet and sour sauce is hard to replicate cleanly — but this version absolutely nails it using nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. Unsweetened pineapple juice brings the natural sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and tomato paste create that signature punchy depth, and coconut aminos add a savory backbone without any soy or grain-based products. Fresh grated ginger gives it a little warmth that makes the whole thing feel alive rather than flat. Most store-bought sweet and sour sauces are loaded with additives and condiments that can sneak in unwanted ingredients, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control. The arrowroot slurry is the secret to getting that glossy, clingy texture — just be sure to pull it off the heat as soon as it thickens, since arrowroot can loosen back up if it cooks too long. It comes together in one small saucepan and works beautifully as a dipping sauce, a glaze, or a stir-fry finisher.

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