The Best Sweet and Sour Sauce
Get ready to elevate your favorite meals with "The Best Sweet and Sour Sauce," a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. This quick and easy homemade sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, featuring the bold combination of pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce, with a hint of garlic and ginger for depth. A simple cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a silky, glossy consistency that clings beautifully to dishes. Ideal as a dipping sauce for crispy spring rolls or chicken nuggets, or as a glaze for stir-fries and roasted meats, this versatile recipe is a must-have in your kitchen repertoire. Plus, you can store leftovers for up to a week, making meal prep a breeze. Once you try this homemade version, you'll never go back to store-bought!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.33 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Stir well to combine over medium heat.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to allow the sugar to dissolve and the flavors to meld together.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water until completely dissolved to create a slurry.
Step 4
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the bubbling sauce, whisking constantly to avoid clumps.
Step 5
Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Step 7
Serve warm as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, chicken nuggets, or over stir-fried dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 508.2 grams (508.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 476 |
| Total Fat 0.20g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1496mg | 65% |
| Total Carbohydrate 118.50g | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.80g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 94.20g | |
| Protein 3.50g | 7% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 84mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 435mg | 9% |
Source of Calories