Whole30 Sweet and Sour Sauce

Elevate your favorite dishes with this Whole30 Sweet and Sour Sauce—a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors crafted with clean, wholesome ingredients. Made with unsweetened pineapple juice, date paste, and coconut aminos, this sauce is completely refined-sugar-free, gluten-free, and compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Infused with aromatic garlic powder and ground ginger, it brings a zesty kick to stir-fries, grilled proteins, or roasted veggies. Thickened to perfection with arrowroot powder, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 15 minutes and makes a versatile condiment you'll want to drizzle on everything. Ideal for meal prep, it stores beautifully for up to a week in the fridge. Indulge in guilt-free flavor with this healthier take on a classic sweet and sour recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons date paste (or 2 pitted Medjool dates blended with 2 tablespoons hot water)
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, rice vinegar, tomato paste, date paste, coconut aminos, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Whisk until smooth and ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with water to create a slurry.

Step 4

Once the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk the arrowroot slurry into the saucepan to thicken the sauce.

Step 5

Let it cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.

Step 6

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(428.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	302.0

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 576.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 56.3g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 67.7mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 1009.8mg	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: 1.7%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 93.2%