Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce
Fresh pineapple keeps this teriyaki lively rather than syrupy, even with a little maple in the blend. Its ginger-garlic bite works when the sauce is brushed on at the very end of cooking.

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Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
Total time45 MINUTES
- Course
- Condiments Sauces
- Cuisine
- Asian, Vegetarian Vegan
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 44
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3-inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 1 cup tamari
- ¾ cup real maple syrup
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Peel, core, and roughly chop the pineapple. Peel the ginger and roughly chop it. Peel the garlic cloves.2 cups pineapple, 3 cloves garlic, 3-inch piece ginger
- Blend the Base: Add the pineapple, garlic, and ginger to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.prepared pineapple, garlic, ginger
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or saltiness if needed by adding a little more maple syrup or tamari.
- Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled before serving or marinating.
Notes
- Fresh Pineapple: Fresh pineapple provides the brightest flavor, but frozen pineapple can be substituted if needed.
- Marinating: Excellent as a marinade for tofu or vegetables. Marinate for 2–8 hours before cooking.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serving Suggestions: Brush over BBQ Blackened Tofu, drizzle over Thai Vegetable Mix, toss with Crispy Soba Noodles, or use as a dipping sauce for Vegetarian Egg Rolls.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 44
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Protein
- 1 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 362 mg
- Potassium
- 88 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 8 g
- Vitamin A
- 22 IU
- Vitamin C
- 9 mg
- Calcium
- 10 mg
- Iron
- 0.4 mg
Equipment
- Blender
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight storage container