Seed Oil Free Whole30 Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
That tangy-sweet punch you get from a great sweet and sour sauce is hard to replicate at home without reaching for a bottle loaded with refined oils, corn syrup, or mystery additives. This version skips all of that entirely, building its flavor from real pineapple juice, coconut aminos, tomato paste, and fresh ginger — ingredients that actually belong in your kitchen. The apple cider vinegar brings the bright, lip-smacking acidity, while the grated ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel alive rather than flat. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving you that glossy, clingy consistency without any grain-based starches or industrial shortcuts. The technique matters too — pull it off the heat as soon as it coats the spoon, because arrowroot will thin back out if you push it too far. The result is a sauce that tastes genuinely vibrant, works beautifully over proteins or roasted vegetables, and stores well for whenever the craving hits.
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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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