Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
16 ounces
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian, Asian-American Fusion
Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by whisking pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Separately, cornstarch is mixed with water to form a slurry, which is then added to the simmering sauce to thicken it. The mixture is stirred until it reaches the desired consistency, with a balance of sweet and tangy notes supported by soy sauce's umami.
This sauce works well as a dipping sauce, glaze, or stir-fry addition. It can be prepared ahead and reheated gently. The combination of pineapple juice and vinegar provides brightness and acidity while the sugar and ketchup add sweetness and tomato depth.
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounces) can pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat whisk together the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together.
- In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch to the saucepan and whisk it in.
- Bring to a simmer then reduce to medium-low until it thickens
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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