Servings: 10
Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Sweet and Sour Sauce is an amazing dipping sauce. This EASY recipe will make you think it came from your local Chinese takeout!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the 1 cup sugar, 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup ketchup and 2 tablespoons soy sauce over medium heat.
- Continue to heat until small bubbles form, whisking continually and until sugar dissolves and the ingredients have fully combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, when blended, whisk into the sweet and sour sauce and then remove from heat.
- Serve hot or allow to cool fully before storing.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Notes
Storage: Store homemade sweet and sour sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. As it chills, it may thicken slightly, so stir it well before using again.
Freezing: Sweet and sour sauce can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and whisk well after reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.003g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 257mg, Potassium: 56mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 32IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 0.2mg