Ted's Sweet Sour Sauce for Pork Chicken Etc
Elevate your favorite dishes with Ted's Sweet and Sour Sauce—a versatile, flavor-packed condiment perfect for pork, chicken, and more. This quick and easy recipe balances tangy rice vinegar and pineapple juice with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, all tied together by a savory base of ketchup and soy sauce. Fresh garlic and ginger add a zesty kick, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce finishes with a silky, thickened texture in just minutes. Ready in under 15 minutes, this sauce is ideal for glazing crispy fried meats, drizzling over stir-fries, or serving as a dipping sauce. With its bold tang and irresistibly sweet flavor, Ted's Sweet and Sour Sauce is sure to become your go-to for takeout-style meals at home!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Step 4
Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.
Step 7
Serve warm over fried pork, chicken, stir-fries, or use as a dipping sauce.
Step 8
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (793.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 780.6 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2174.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 198.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 164.8g | |
| Protein 3.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 121.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 395.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories