Sweet and Sour Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
414 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Description
The Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe starts by combining pineapple juice, packed light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and reduced sodium soy sauce in a saucepan. This mixture is brought to a gentle boil, melding the sweet, tart, and savory components. A slurry of cornstarch and cold water is incorporated to thicken the sauce until it can coat the back of a spoon with a smooth, shiny finish. Optional red food coloring may be added for presentation purposes.
This sauce is versatile and typically used to complement a variety of dishes, adding a bright, balanced flavor that enhances proteins or vegetables. Its texture is thick yet pourable, ideal for glazing or dipping.
Once cooled, the sauce can be used immediately or refrigerated for up to three weeks, allowing for convenient preparation ahead of meals. Stirring occasionally when reheating helps maintain an even consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice canned
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce reduced sodium
- 2 Tbsp water cold
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1-2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- To a small saucepan, add pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Whisk well, and bring to a boil over MED heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water and stir until smooth. Stir into the saucepan and continue cooking another minute or two, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Stir in food coloring, if using.
- Let sauce cool completely, then use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 90g | 180% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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