Sweet And Sour Sauce

Sweet And Sour Sauce

A glossy, tangy sauce balancing pineapple sweetness with vinegar bite in one saucepan.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 68/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy

This sweet and sour sauce simmers pineapple juice, vinegar, and ketchup into a glossy, thickened glaze with a balanced tang. It comes together in about 15 minutes and pairs well with fried chicken, pork, or vegetable stir-fries. Keep it on hand for dipping or tossing into quick weeknight dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth; set aside.

  2. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, ground ginger, and salt over medium heat.

  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, about 4 minutes.

  4. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy, about 3 minutes.

  5. Stir in the red food coloring if using, then remove the sauce from heat.

  6. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Sweet And Sour Sauce

This sweet and sour sauce simmers pineapple juice, vinegar, and ketchup into a glossy, thickened glaze with a balanced tang. It comes together in about 15 minutes and pairs well with fried chicken, pork, or vegetable stir-fries. Keep it on hand for dipping or tossing into quick weeknight dishes.

15 min 16 oz 68 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, ground ginger, and salt over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, about 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the red food coloring if using, then remove the sauce from heat.

  6. 6

    Let the sauce cool slightly before serving, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.