Sweet & Sour Sauce
This sweet and sour sauce recipe has six basic ingredients and can be made in just minutes—it's better than take-out!
Servings 4
Calories 107kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup sugar brown
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
- Whisk over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- In a small cup, stir together the cornstarch and one to two tablespoons of water, creating a slurry.
- Whisk the slurry mixture into the sauce.
- Continue to cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Notes
- If you want to make this sauce more red, add a drop or two of red food coloring.
- If you'd like to add some heat, add 1/4 teaspoon or more of red pepper flakes.
- You can store this sauce in an airtight container for at least 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg