Paraben Free Whole30 Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
That tangy-sweet punch you get from a good sweet and sour sauce is hard to beat, and this version delivers it with nothing but clean, whole-food ingredients. Unsweetened pineapple juice brings the natural sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos layer in that signature bright, savory depth — no refined sugars, no artificial additives, and no synthetic preservatives hiding in the bottle. Tomato paste and fresh grated ginger round everything out with a warmth that makes this sauce taste genuinely complex despite how straightforward it is to make. The arrowroot slurry is the secret to that glossy, clingy texture — just whisk it into cold water first, pour it in while stirring, and pull the pan off the heat the moment it thickens so it stays silky. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities around synthetic compounds commonly found in processed condiments, making your own sauce from scratch like this is one of the easiest wins in the kitchen. It works beautifully drizzled over grilled chicken, tossed with roasted vegetables, or used as a dipping sauce straight from the pan.
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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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