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    Published: Aug 9, 2016 · Modified: Apr 22, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 11 Comments

    Garlic Pineapple Sauce

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    5 from 10 votes
    Garlic Pineapple Sauce

    Sweet, tangy & spicy Garlic Pineapple Sauce that's quick and easy to make and perfect for adding lots of flavour to meals like stir fries, rice, noodle or tofu-based dishes.

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    I love this Garlic Pineapple Sauce! It might sound like a strange combo at first but the flavours work so well together, in a similar way to tangy sweet and sour sauce.

    If you like to keep things interesting and want to change up your sauce game, this one is for you, and it's extremely easy to make and so versatile.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make Garlic Pineapple Sauce
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing leftovers
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    Ingredients

    Here's what you will be needing to make Garlic Pineapple Sauce:

    garlic pineapple sauce ingredients

    How to make Garlic Pineapple Sauce

    This Garlic Pineapple Sauce is incredibly easy to make in a couple of simple steps. Here's how:

    1. Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
    2. Transfer to a pan and stir over medium heat until you have a thick, rich sauce.

    Serving suggestions

    This finished sauce works really well in stir-fries, noodle/rice bowls, as a marinade, or as a dip with things like vegan chick'n tenders or spring rolls. We have been loving it spooned over vegan chicken breasts and rice woth a side of steamed broccoli for dinner.

    Storing leftovers

    Store Garlic Pineapple Sauce in a jar/sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or for up to 3 months in the freezer.

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    Recipe

    Garlic Pineapple Sauce

    Author: Melanie McDonald
    5 from 10 votes
    Sweet, tangy & spicy Garlic Pineapple Sauce that's quick and easy to make and perfect for adding lots of flavour to meals like stir fries, rice, noodle or tofu-based dishes.
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    PREP TIME: 5 minutes
    COOK TIME: 10 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ very packed cup (130 grams) chopped pineapple , fresh or canned in natural juice (fresh will give the best flavour)
    • 1½ cups (360 mls) pineapple juice , if using canned pineapple you can use the juice from the can
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
    • ¼ cup (60 mls) rice vinegar , or apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 small red chili , stem and seeds removed
    • 6 tablespoons brown or coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
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    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. (If you are concerned about the heat of your chili just use half of it and taste your sauce as it is cooking. If it isn't spicy enough, chop finely and add a little more).
    • Transfer to a pan and heat over a medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. It should take around 10 minutes.

    NOTES

    Store Garlic Pineapple Sauce in a jar/sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or for up to 3 months in the freezer.

    NUTRITION

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 582mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is provided for convenience. The data is a computer generated estimate and should be used as a guide only.

    Tried this recipe?Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below, or tag @avirtualvegan on Instagram and hashtag it #avirtualvegan

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    1. Mimi says

      January 24, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      I'm making this now, but I'm using fresh squeezed oranges (two varieties that I an pick here in Phoenix: navel and bitter oranges). I hope it turns out! Will use it for tofu dipping sauce.

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      • Amanda says

        January 24, 2023 at 1:08 pm

        5 stars
        Yep. What Mimi says. I also added fresh basil.
        A perfect recipe thanks for sharing!!

        Reply
    2. Joanna Reis says

      July 22, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      I chose to use Stevia in place of the sugar and slow cooked it for 4 hours in the Crock-Pot. looks and smells delicious. taste good off the spoon but still a little hot Right now. Plan to use it on chicken wings.

      Reply
    3. Angela says

      December 13, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      What to dip in this sauce suggestions? I wasn't so fond of the tofu recipe looking to use up the rest of the pineapple sauce.

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        December 13, 2017 at 4:03 pm

        It freezes well so if you don't want to use it immediately you could do that. I use it as a stir fry sauce, drizzle it over rice bowls, have it with noodle dishes, with tofu, vegan chicken type products, vegan meatballs. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      September 08, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and have used it in 2 different meals so far. It is great! Thanks for the great recipe!! This will be a regular in my house, for sure.

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        September 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm

        That's awesome. I am so glad you are enjoying it!

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    5. Georgina Burniston says

      August 28, 2016 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      This is amazing! Made it last night and it will now be my 'go to' sauce. So quick and simple to make and easy to adjust to your particular taste. I omitted the sugar and used apple cider vinegar instead of the rice vinegar. Next time I'll probably put more garlic in. I used it for a stir fry but can see it being awesome for dipping too (I'm a sauce fiend). Absolutely bursting with flavour. I never thought I would use pineapple in cooking but just love, love this! The tanginess with the sweetness, just divine. Thank you :D

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        August 28, 2016 at 8:46 pm

        Thanks you so much Georgina! I am thrilled that you like it so much. You are right, it is awesome for dipping. We had it cold with summer rolls a few days ago and it was lovely. It's so versatile. You should try the sauce from my Sticky Chili Ginger Tofu recipe as well. It's just as tasty and also really easy to make.
        Thank you for stopping by to leave feedback. I really appreciate it!

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    6. Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      So good! love spicy-sweet combos!

      Reply
    7. Uma says

      August 09, 2016 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      Could not imagine pineapple and garlic together bu trusted your recipe and we loved it!

      Reply

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