Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce {Whole30 + Paleo Teriyaki Sauce}

This healthy and Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce is an easy alternative to storebought. Free of soy and sugar, this healthy teriyaki sauce is seriously delicious and Whole30 compliant! So easy to make, this sugar-free teriyaki marinade will be the star of your next stir-fry.

Takeout teriyaki is delicious, but it’s packed full of sugar, and depending on who makes the sauce, it can be achingly sweet. So making my own is the easiest way to control the ingredients and get a perfectly balanced homemade teriyaki sauce.

Just like my Paleo + Whole30 BBQ Sauce, this sauce changes the game.

I love the convenience of teriyaki sauce because it can transform some veggies and protein into stir fry. It’s amazing in Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef.

If you need a fast weeknight one-pan meal, a bit of teriyaki sauce quickly becomes Baked Chicken Teriyaki Dinner. Drizzle some over these Asian Pork Meatballs for a quick meal prep dinner.

Does Teriyaki Sauce Contain Gluten?

Most teriyaki sauce available for purchase is full of gluten. Many brands use soy sauce and soy sauce contains soy, wheat, water, and salt.

Is Teriyaki Sauce Whole30 Compliant?

Sadly, most store-bought teriyaki sauces are not Whole30 compliant. This homemade gluten-free version uses coconut aminos instead of soy as its base and juicy fresh pineapple instead of sugar.

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Ingredients in This Whole30 + Paleo Teriyaki Sauce

• Coconut Aminos
• Fresh pineapple
• Fresh garlic (meal prep hack: How to Freeze Garlic)
• Fresh ginger (meal prep hack: How to Freeze Ginger)

To make this an extra sustainable and affordable sauce, use the pineapple core and save the sliced pineapple for fresh eating.

Can I Use Liquid Aminos?

No. Liquid Aminos is a completely different product than coconut aminos and will result in a very salty sauce.

How to Make This Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

*Detailed & printable recipe card at the bottom of the post

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until super smooth.

Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes stirring the entire time. The sauce will foam quite a bit so remove from heat if it is getting out of control.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes). Stir occasionally.

Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

• Need to make more or less of the recipe? Click and slide the “servings” number on the recipe card and the ingredients will adjust as needed. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
• When freshly blended, the sauce will be a peanut butter color. After it has cooked down it will be dark like traditional sauce.
• This sugar-free teriyaki sauce will last for two weeks in the fridge.
• You can freeze the sauce for up to three months.

Variations on Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce

• Add a drizzle of sesame oil during cooking for a sesame teriyaki.
• Make it spicy! Yes and please. Dried red pepper or compliant hot sauce of your choosing.

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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

One serving has 1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

Print Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce {Whole30 + Paleo Teriyaki Sauce}

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

This healthy and Whole30 + Paleo Teriyaki Sauce is an easy alternative to storebought. So easy to make, this sugar-free teriyaki marinade is amazing!

Servings: 24

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Fusion

Keyword: gluten-free teriyaki sauce, paleo teriyaki sauce, whole30 teriyaki sauce

Calories: 28kcal

Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut aminos2 cups coconut aminos
• 2 cups fresh pineapple2 cups fresh pineapple
• 5 cloves garlic5 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger peeled1 inch piece ginger peeled

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Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until super smooth.
• Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes stirring the entire time. The sauce will foam quite a bit so remove from heat if it is getting a bit out of control.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes).
• Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge.

Notes

This gluten-free teriyaki sauce will last for two weeks in the fridge or three months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce {Whole30 + Paleo Teriyaki Sauce}

Amount Per Serving (2 tbsp)

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Fat 0g0%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 452mg20%

Potassium 17mg0%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 0g0%

Vitamin A 10IU0%

Vitamin C 6.8mg8%

Calcium 3mg0%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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