Sweet Sour Meatball Sauce

Transform your meatball game with this tangy, luscious Sweet Sour Meatball Sauce! Bursting with bold flavors, this easy 20-minute recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes from ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and pineapple juice. Savory soy sauce and aromatic garlic add depth, while a simple cornstarch slurry ensures a silky, glossy finish. Whether drizzled over juicy meatballs, served as a dipping sauce, or used as a glaze for other proteins, this versatile sauce will elevate any dish. Ready in just minutes, it's a crowd-pleaser perfect for weeknight dinners or party appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Ketchup
0.5 cup Brown sugar
0.25 cup Rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
0.5 cup Pineapple juice
2 cloves Garlic
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Mince the garlic cloves finely and set them aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir the mixture over medium heat until the brown sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well blended.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 6

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring over cooked meatballs or using as a dipping sauce.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(559.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	631.9

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1587.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 129.5g
Protein 1.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91.1mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 290.1mg	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: 1.2%

Carbs: 98.7%