Sweet and Sour Sauce
A quick and easy homemade sweet and sour sauce that adds a tangy, fruity flavor to any dish. Perfect for glazing chicken, dipping, or stir-frying vegetables.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple juice Canned or freshly squeezed
- 1/3 cup Ketchup For color and sweetness
- 1/3 cup Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar For tang
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce Use low sodium if watching sodium intake
Thickening Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cold water To mix with cornstarch
Optional Flavorings
- to taste Garlic powder For extra flavor
- to taste Ginger Use a pinch for added spice
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
- Put the pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Thickening
- In a small cup, stir cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly for 1 to 3 minutes.
Final Adjustments
- Taste and adjust the flavor by adding more sugar if too sour, or a splash of vinegar if too sweet.
- Let it sit off the heat for a minute before serving.
Notes
For thicker sauce, add more cornstarch slurry; for dipping, let it thicken slightly more. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.