Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Add a tangy twist to your meals with this quick and Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet pineapple juice and zesty rice vinegar, with a rich depth from soy sauce and brown sugar. Made in just 10 minutes, this vibrant homemade sauce is thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry for that glossy, restaurant-quality finish. Whether you're drizzling it over stir-fry, dipping crispy spring rolls, or tossing it with your favorite proteins, this versatile sauce is a must-have for fans of sweet-and-savory flavor profiles. Plus, it's easy to make ahead and store, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

0.5 cup Pineapple juice
0.25 cup Rice vinegar
0.33 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
3 tablespoons Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(363.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	317.7

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1488.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 57.1g
Protein 2.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 47.3mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 261.8mg	0%

*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: 3.6%

Carbs: 96.2%