My Favorite Sweet and Sour Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this quick and easy Sweet and Sour Sauce, a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors! Made with pineapple juice, ketchup, and a touch of soy sauce, this homemade sauce is enhanced with brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for a flavorful punch that beats any store-bought version. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it’s ready in just 10 minutes and pairs beautifully with everything from crispy chicken and stir-fries to veggie rolls and rice. Whip this up for a family dinner or meal prep—it keeps wonderfully in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or dressing, this versatile sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ginger powder
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, white vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry.
Step 3
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Step 4
Add garlic powder and ginger powder to the mixture, stirring well.
Step 5
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, continuing to stir until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Step 7
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (315.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280.3 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1122.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 53.7g | |
| Protein 2.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 51.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 282.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories