Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Combine the pineapple juice, reduced-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar in a medium saucepan.
  2. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the brown sugar granules have completely dissolved.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  5. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and develops a glossy, mahogany sheen.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool for 5 minutes to allow the aromatics to settle and the glaze to thicken further.