Step 1

Combine tomato paste, mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl with a whisk or fork

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup of water to the bowl and mix again until a smooth sauce remains

Step 3

Add 1 cup of pineapple juice to a sauce pan and bring to a boil

Step 4

Reduce the mixture to medium low amd simmer for 16 minutes stirring frequently until a syrup like texture remains

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture into the pot with the pineapple syrup

Step 6

Mix thoroughly and simmer for 5 minutes

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine arrowroot strach and water

Step 8

Optional thickening step: while stirring with a wooden mixing spoon pour in the arrowroot starch and water mixture

Step 9

Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for another minute and then remove from heat

Step 10

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator