Whole30 Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your Whole30 meals with this tangy and delicious Japanese Barbecue Sauce, a paleo-friendly take on a classic favorite! This easy homemade sauce combines the umami richness of coconut aminos with the natural sweetness of crushed pineapple and unsweetened apple juice, balanced by a hint of ginger and garlic. Thickened naturally with arrowroot powder, it’s entirely free of added sugar, soy, and gluten, making it a perfect addition to your Whole30 kitchen staples. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce. Whether you're meal prepping or serving up weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to become a flavorful favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Coconut Aminos
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened Apple Juice
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 0.25 cup Crushed Pineapple
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 2 teaspoons Arrowroot Powder
- 2 tablespoons Cold Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine coconut aminos, unsweetened apple juice, rice vinegar, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
In a small bowl, whisk together arrowroot powder with cold water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the arrowroot slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to avoid clumps.
Continue to simmer the sauce for another 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in sesame oil and salt.
Allow the sauce to cool and then transfer it to a glass jar or bottle for storage.
The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3315 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*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.
