Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
This easy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce is glossy, tangy-sweet and perfect for dipping, glazing or tossing with chicken, pork, shrimp, meatballs, egg rolls or stir-fried vegetables. Made with pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup and soy sauce, it comes together quickly on the stovetop with a silky, restaurant-style finish.
Servings: 10
Cost: $5
Equipment
- whisk
- saucepan
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger optional
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup and soy sauce until smooth.
- Stir in the ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is glossy and thickened.
- Remove from the heat and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a brighter, fruitier sauce, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons finely crushed pineapple.
- For a smoother sauce, strain before serving.
- Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- If the sauce thickens too much after refrigerating, reheat gently with a splash of water until smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg