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Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

Homemade sweet and sour sauce is easy to make at home in just a few minutes with just a few pantry staples! It tastes delicious on chicken, shrimp, or pork. 

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice (or the juice from one, 15 ounce can of pineapple tidbits)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 drop Red food coloring (optional)
For the cornstarch slurry/thickener
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking often to combine ingredients.
  2. Bring to a small boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl until cornstarch dissolves. Slowly add to the sweet and sour sauce, whisking constantly. Only thicken until the sauce is just thick enough to coat a spoon. You may not need all of the cornstarch mixture. Remember: the sauce will thicken upon standing.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve immediately or place in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 218mg (9%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 27IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.