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Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup (about 1 serving)
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Description

A sweet and tangy pineapple sauce that’s perfect for glazing meats, drizzling over grilled dishes, or as a flavorful dipping sauce. Made with fresh pineapple, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger and chili flakes, this sauce combines a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, simmered to a luscious, slightly thickened consistency.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (additional for cornstarch slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust based on heat preference)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients and Simmer: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped pineapple, 1/2 cup water, white vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
  2. Simmer Pineapple until Tender: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes. This allows the pineapple to soften and the flavors to meld.
  3. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, stirring until smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering pineapple sauce. Add the red chili flakes and salt to taste. Continue to simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the pineapple sauce to cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Use as a glaze, dipping sauce, or condiment as desired.

Notes

  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the sauce after simmering before adding the cornstarch slurry.
  • Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
  • This sauce pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, pork, seafood, or tofu.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/sweet-and-spicy-pineapple-sauce-recipe/