Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce
A sweet, savory, and tangy Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger—perfect for marinades, glazing, or dipping.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- measuring cups/spoons
- Knife & cutting board
- Small bowl (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar optional for balance
- 1 tsp sesame oil optional for depth
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until flavors blend.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil (optional).
- Let cool slightly before using as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 50
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 430mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 10g