Low Sodium Sweet and Tangy Honey Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this Low Sodium Sweet and Tangy Honey Sauce—an irresistible blend of rich honey, apple cider vinegar, and low-sodium soy sauce, perfectly balanced with Dijon mustard and warm spices like garlic and onion powder. Designed to be a healthier alternative, this sauce is big on flavor while keeping sodium levels in check, making it ideal for heart-conscious meals. With a quick prep and cook time of just 10 minutes, it thickens beautifully thanks to a simple cornstarch slurry, creating a silky smooth texture perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or even using as a dip. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this versatile sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it's easy to store and reuse, so you can enjoy its sweet and tangy flair all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper until smooth.
In a separate small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Transfer the honey mixture to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
Once the honey mixture begins to simmer lightly, stir in the cornstarch slurry slowly while continuously whisking to avoid lumps.
Allow the sauce to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time to thin it out.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before using, if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% | |
*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.
