Nutmeg 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 without a long list of additives — but this version nails it with nothing but clean, whole-food ingredients. Unsweetened pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and acidity, while coconut aminos add a savory depth that rounds everything out beautifully. Fresh grated ginger and garlic powder give it a little kick, and tomato paste ties the whole thing together with a rich, glossy body. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, creating that perfect silky consistency without any grain-based starches or mystery fillers. The technique matters: you whisk the slurry in at the end and pull the pan off the heat as soon as it coats the spoon, so the sauce stays thick and luscious. It's the kind of condiment that makes grilled chicken, cauliflower bites, or stir-fried veggies feel like a proper takeout-night treat — no spice rack roulette required, and no hidden warming spices lurking in the bottle.
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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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