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Sweet and Sour Sauce

This sweet and sour sauce is a homemade version of the classic Asian sauce that takes just minutes to make and uses common pantry ingredients. Use sweet and sour sauce as a dip, to season a stir fry or to brush onto grilled meat or seafood.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2-3 drops Red food coloring

Instructions

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  1. Place the sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and ketchup in a small pan over medium high heat. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the corn starch and cold water.
  3. Slowly whisk the corn starch mixture into the sauce, then bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
  4. Stir in the red food coloring. Cool slightly and use right away, or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

  • The red food coloring is for visual purposes only and does not change the flavor of the sauce, so it's fine to omit it if you don't have any on hand.
  • The finished sauce will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 457mg (19%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 68IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 457mg 19%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 68IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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