Scott's Sweet N Sour Sauce
Discover the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with Scott's Sweet N Sour Sauce – a quick and versatile homemade sauce that elevates any dish. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, rice vinegar, and brown sugar, this sauce gets a tropical twist from pineapple juice and a savory depth from soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a dip, glaze, or drizzle for chicken, pork, or vegetables. With its bold flavors and irresistible glossy texture, this sweet and sour sauce is a must-have for easy weeknight dinners or entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.66666667 cup Brown sugar
- 0.75 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Once simmering, add the garlic powder and ground ginger. Stir to incorporate evenly.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
Step 5
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while continually stirring the sauce to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 6
Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency (typically 2-3 minutes).
Step 7
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a dip, glaze, or drizzle, or store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (687.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 770.2 |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2171.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 195.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 161.4g | |
| Protein 3.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 116.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 440.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories