Kittencal's Restaurant Style Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce

Transform your home-cooked meals with Kittencal’s Restaurant Style Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce—an irresistible blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors that’s perfect as a dipping sauce or glaze. This quick and easy recipe combines white vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice for a perfectly balanced base, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the ideal silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant sauce elevates classic Chinese-inspired dishes like crispy chicken, pork, or stir-fried vegetables. Whether you’re recreating restaurant-quality favorites or adding a punch of flavor to weeknight dinners, this sweet and sour sauce is your go-to for an authentic taste right from your own kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup White vinegar
1 cup Brown sugar
0.5 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
0.5 cup Pineapple juice
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to form a smooth slurry.

Step 4

Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Once thickened, remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Step 7

Use immediately as a dipping sauce, pour over your favorite dishes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(701.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	845.0

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1693.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 178.8g
Protein 2.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161.9mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 592.8mg	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: 0.1%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 98.5%