BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce

Name: BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup canned pineapple juice; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; OR brown sugar alternative; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF); For the Cornstarch Slurry: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water; Optional: 2-3 drops natural red food coloring

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
16 servings
Calories
52 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Chinese, American

BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce

Nevaeh Sloan

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Making your own sweet and sour sauce couldn't be any easier! Plus it's free of junk ingredients and tastes MUCH better than store-bought!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup canned pineapple juice , see note
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
OR brown sugar alternative (for low sugar option)
1/3 cup rice vinegar , found in the Asian or general vinegar section of any grocery store, or you can substitute apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF)
For the Cornstarch Slurry: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Optional: 2-3 drops natural red food coloring

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Instructions

Place all of the ingredients, except for the cornstarch slurry, in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another minute until thickened, stirring constantly. If using red food coloring, stir it in.
Let the sauce cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for 2-3 weeks.

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Notes

* Freshly squeezed pineapple juice contains enzymes that will break down the cornstarch and prevent the sauce from remaining thick, so either use canned or bottled

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoons Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)