Homemade Sweet Sour Sauce

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and tangy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 10 minutes! Made with pantry staples like pineapple juice, ketchup, and soy sauce, this sauce achieves the perfect balance of sweet and tart, while garlic and ginger add a zesty kick of bold aroma and flavor. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, its silky-smooth texture is ideal for dipping, drizzling, or glazing your favorite dishes, from crispy spring rolls to juicy grilled chicken. With its bright flavors and versatility, this homemade sauce will become a must-have in your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, ready to enhance your meals all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to blend the ingredients.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture and stir. Allow the mixture to gently simmer while stirring occasionally.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until fully dissolved to create a slurry.

Step 4

Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Continue cooking the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before use. It will further thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a dip, or use it as a glaze or sauce for your favorite dishes. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	380.2 grams (380.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	314

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 603mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 78.40g	29%
Dietary Fiber 0.30g	1%
Total Sugars 59.10g
Protein 1.30g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 307mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.3%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 98.1%