Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce

Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce

Description:
Sweet chili pineapple sauce is a glossy, tropical-inspired sauce that blends sweet pineapple with mild heat and tangy chili flavor. It’s perfect for glazing chicken, shrimp, or pork, drizzling over rice bowls, or using as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple juice (or finely crushed pineapple, drained)

• ½ cup sweet chili sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon water

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic.

2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.

4. Stir slurry into sauce and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.

5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.

Tips and Variations

• Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.

• Use fresh minced ginger for added depth.

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.