published Jun 18, 2021, updated Aug 21, 2023 If you like saving money on groceries (don’t we all?), an easy way to cash in is to make your own sauces, spice blends, and other pantry staples. In most cases, homemade versions are less expensive than store bought, and you’ll also know exactly what ingredients are in them. No more reading ingredient labels to check for MSG or unnatural food dyes in your Japanese sauce! If you normally buy organic, non-GMO condiments, it’s a good opportunity to switch over! Making your own costs a lot less than buying organic brands from the store.
Uses for Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce
This go-to Asian condiment is great for adding instant flavor to just about anything, from veggies, seafood to meat! If you’re cooking up a meal on the grill, use it as a mopping sauce for ribs, grilled salmon, or chicken kabob. It’s a fantastic upgrade to a traditional stir fry sauce. Use the pineapple teriyaki sauce in place of regular teriyaki sauce, and it would be fabulous as a holiday ham glaze, too!
Ingredients
Even better, there are only 4 ingredients needed to make this Japanese sauce. It doesn’t get much simpler!
Pineapple juice – If you have a juicer and can make fresh pineapple juice, it’ll make a huge difference in the flavor of your sauce. Otherwise, to prevent the sauce from being too sweet, be sure to use a brand with no added sugar.Soy sauce – If you want to make a gluten free version of this recipe, tamari is a good substitute for soy sauce.Sake – Although the flavor profiles are completely different, some people refer to sake as the Japanese version of Chinese rice wine.Sake is usually kept in the ethnic foods aisle of the grocery store. If not, you can substitute it with dry sherry.Mirin – This ingredient is similar to sake, but it has less alcohol and more sugar.
IMPORTANTIf you have gluten allergies or sensitivities, be aware that some brands of mirin have ingredients that contain gluten. So, be sure to read the labels. Also, use dry sherry in place of the sake.
No Alcohol Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce
To make this recipe alcohol-free, omit the sake and mirin and use one of these two options instead:
½ cup white vinegar, plus 4 teaspoons of sugarOR¼ cup vegetable or beef broth and ¼ cup water
Recipe Notes
