Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce
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Back in January when I was doing Whole30, I came across a discount code to order a sugar-free box of meats from Pederson’s Farm. Well in my excitement to get my discounted box of goodies, I accidentally ordered a whole ham…I hate ham! We couldn’t let it go to waste, so I decided to create a sweet and tangy Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce to offset the saltiness of the ham…..
and fulfill our love of Asian flavors! Now before anyone freaks over the fact that I included pineapple juice, you can substitute water if you prefer to not have any fructose in your sauce!
What sweeteners are used in this Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce?
I used Lakanto Monkfruit Golden Sweetener (combination of Erythritol and monkfruit) and Stevia to sweeten the sauce. {affiliate links}
The pineapple juice was used more for flavoring and acidity, but it could potentially add some sweetness as well.
You can substitute Swerve for the Lakanto if you prefer.
How to make Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce:
Place the Lakanto sweetener, tamari/ gluten-free soy sauce, pineapple juice (or water), garlic, ginger, and cayenne in a medium sauce pan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the stevia, orange zest, sesame oil and xanthan gum. Whisk together and continue cooking for a minute or so until the sauce starts to thicken.
Holy teriyaki sauce Batman, this stuff is delicious!! And just look at how this Teriyaki Glazed Ham turned out…..
Notes:
- Xanthan Gum is used to thicken this sauce in place of cornstarch. It will give your sauce a gel type consistency when cold, so you will need to reheat the sauce before using. It can be omitted if you prefer.
- You can substitute Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce in any of your favorite recipes, or these recipes below.
- For Whole30 & Paleo substitute 1/2 cup of date paste for the sweetener and omit the xanthan gum. Substitute coconut aminos for the tamari and add 1 teaspoon of salt. I have not actually tried it myself, but it should work…fingers crossed.
- This recipes makes approximately 1 cup of sauce. Two Tablespoons of sauce per serving equals 8 servings.
Recipes that use Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce:
- Baked Teriyaki Chicken Wings
- Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
- Teriyaki Salmon
- Chicken Teriyaki
- Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
Enjoy!!
Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- ¼ cup unsweetened pineapple juice or substitute water if prefered
- ½ cup Lakanto monkfruit sweetener substitute Swerve
- 2 large cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated on a microplane
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/32 teaspoon stevia powder
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum optional for thicker sauce
Instructions
- Place the Lakanto sweetener, tamari, pineapple juice (or water), garlic, ginger, and cayenne in a medium sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the stevia, orange zest, sesame oil and xanthan gum. Whisk together and continue cooking for a minute or so until the sauce starts to thicken.
Notes
- Xanthan Gum is used to thicken this sauce in place of cornstarch. It will give your sauce a gel type consistency when cold, so you will need to reheat the sauce before using. It can be omitted if you prefer.
- You can substitute Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce in any of your favorite recipes, or these recipes below.
- For Whole30 & Paleo substitute 1/2 cup of date paste for the sweetener and omit the xanthan gum. Substitute coconut aminos for the tamari and add 1 teaspoon of salt. I have not actually tried it myself, but it should work…fingers crossed.
- This recipes makes approximately 1 cup of sauce. Two Tablespoons of sauce per serving equals 8 servings.
