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Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce (Sweet, Tangy, and Just the Right Heat)

This Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce is the kind of simple, addictive sauce you’ll want on everything—crispy chicken,
shrimp, egg rolls, grilled pork, tacos, stir-fries, even roasted veggies. It’s glossy, sticky, sweet-tangy from
pineapple, and gently spicy from sweet chili sauce, with garlic, ginger, and lime to make the flavor pop.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 5–8 min • Total: 10–13 min

Yield: about 1 1/4 cups • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or bottled)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweet chili sauce (Thai-style)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional; adjust to taste)

Flavor Boosters

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (plus zest if you want extra brightness)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for more heat)

Thickener

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/3 cup crushed pineapple (for texture)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (for a toasted finish)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (for a slightly richer “restaurant” vibe)

Instructions

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