Sugar-Free Sweet and Sour Sauce

Elevate your favorite dishes with this Sugar-Free Sweet and Sour Sauce—a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors without any added sugar. This healthier twist on the classic sauce uses natural ingredients like unsweetened pineapple juice and your choice of powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, making it an ideal low-carb, diabetic-friendly option. A hint of garlic, ginger, and low-sodium soy sauce adds depth, while a cornstarch or arrowroot slurry provides just the right thickness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy sauce is perfect as a dip, glaze, or stir-fry companion. Plus, it’s gluten-free adaptable, easy to store, and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings without compromising on taste or health.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar)
• 0.5 cup Pineapple juice (100% unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons Powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tablespoons Cornstarch (or arrowroot powder for a gluten-free option)
• 2 tablespoons Cold water (for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, vinegar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, water, garlic powder, ground ginger, and powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until well combined and brought to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) with the cold water. Stir until smooth and lump-free.

Step 4

Gradually pour the slurry into the saucepan while continuously whisking to prevent lumps.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Adjust seasoning as needed (e.g., add a bit more sweetener or vinegar to taste).

Step 7

Serve immediately as a dip, glaze, or stir-fry sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(413.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	169.5

Total Fat 0.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1039.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 4.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 56.7mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 901.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.4%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 91.3%