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Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
4.7 from 66 votes

Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

This Sweet and Sour Sauce combines pineapple juice, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce to create a vibrant balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Cornstarch mixed with water is used to thicken the sauce to a glossy consistency. The optional red food coloring adds a traditional bright hue. The sauce is cooked and cooled before serving and pairs well with Asian-style dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 3 drops red food coloring , optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. Add the pineapple juice, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and food coloring to a saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Stir well until it comes to a boil.
  3. Mix the water and cornstarch together and add it to the saucepan.
  4. Whisk well until the cornstarch is fully incorporated and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Sodium 279mg (12%) Potassium 160mg (3%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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