I have SO many recipes written on a list in my “Notes” app, called “Ideas to Paleo-fy”.  I swear the list is never-ending.  
 
This sauce has been one of those on the list that I knew just how I would make, & just how great it would taste… but for some reason I kept putting it off.
 
Now that it’s here, and it’s real, all I can think is:  “Why did I wait this long!?”  
 
This sauce is SO easy to make.  I literally pulse the ingredients in a blender then heat it up.  It doesn’t get much simpler than that.
 
 
And the flavor…. is out of this world!  It’s sweet with a light heat, and is PERFECT on my Crispy Oven Fried Chicken.  It would also taste amazing over shrimp, in an Asian stir-fry, or on some blackened salmon!
 
Let me know if you give this a try.  I think you will love it!  Did I mention that it’s sweetener-free, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant? 
 

 

Print Recipe

Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce | Paleo, Whole30

Servings: 4
Calories: 45kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple chopped*
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tsp dried ginger
  • 1-3 tsp arrowroot starch/flour
  • dash red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Pulse all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth (I left mine with a few pieces of pineapple).  Start with 1 tsp of arrowroot, adding more and pulsing again until you reach the level of thickness you like*.
  • Pour the sauce into a small saucepan, and simmer until warm.
  • Serve over shrimp, crispy chicken, or in a stir fry!

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen pineapple (just thaw it first).  You could also substitute 8 oz of canned crushed pineapple.
  • Try substituting 1 tsp of fresh grated ginger for the dried ginger for extra flavor.
  • I used 3 tsp of arrowroot starch, which gave me a thick almost glaze-like consistency.  Start with less and add more as you go to see what you prefer!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 1mg
Filed   dips sauces, Whole 30