Description
This Chili Pineapple Sauce is a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for glazing meats, drizzling over rice bowls, or as a dipping sauce for various dishes. With a tropical twist, this homemade sauce is easy to make and adds a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple Sauce:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- ¼ cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix crushed pineapple, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until flavors meld.
- Add Cornstarch: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve as desired.
Notes
- This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Adjust sweetness or heat based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
