Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce for Chicken or Pork
Transform your favorite chicken or pork dishes with this Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors that comes together in just 15 minutes! Made with pantry staples like pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this vibrant sauce is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry for a glossy, restaurant-style finish. Infused with subtle hints of garlic and ginger, this versatile homemade sauce can be drizzled over stir-fries, used as a mouthwatering dipping sauce, or served as a glaze for meat. Ideal for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests, this recipe brings bold, crowd-pleasing flavor to the table with minimal effort!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.333 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
Step 4
Once the sauce is simmering, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Step 5
Continue cooking and stirring the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or soy sauce for saltiness.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Step 8
Serve the sauce poured over cooked chicken or pork, or use it as a dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (487.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390.8 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2082.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.1g | |
| Protein 3.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 63.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 389.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories