Look no further for what is consistently ranked the BEST sweet and sour sauce recipe on the web! There are so many ways to enjoy this popular and versatile sauce and with only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep/cook time, this popular sauce couldn’t be simpler to make!
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BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce
Making your own sweet and sour sauce couldn’t be any easier! Plus it’s free of junk ingredients and tastes MUCH better than store-bought!
Prep: 2min
Total: 5min
Yield: 16
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts: calories 52 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 12 g, servingSize 2 tablespoons
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pineapple juice (, see note)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- OR brown sugar alternative ((for low sugar option))
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar (, found in the Asian or general vinegar section of any grocery store, or you can substitute apple cider vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF)
- For the Cornstarch Slurry: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: 2-3 drops all-natural red food coloring
Instruction:
- Place all of the ingredients, except for the cornstarch slurry, in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another minute until thickened, stirring constantly. If using red food coloring, stir it in.
- Let the sauce cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sweet and sour sauce is perfectly tangy and zesty! It will add a delicious flavor to just about anything and will only take you about 10 minutes to make!
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Yield: 16
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 37 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 225 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 (6 ounces) can pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instruction:
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat whisk together the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together.
- In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch to the saucepan and whisk it in.
- Bring to a simmer then reduce to medium-low until it thickens
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE – SECRET RECIPE
FAQ
What is Chinese sweet and sour sauce made of?
How to make sweet and sour sauce from scratch?
- ¾ cup white sugar.
- ⅔ cup water.
- ⅓ cup white vinegar.
- ¼ cup soy sauce.
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
- 1 tablespoon ketchup.
Why is Chinese sweet and sour sauce red?
What’s the closest thing to sweet and sour sauce?
What to add to sweet and sour sauce to make it less sweet?
Try adding more acid to your sauce when it tastes too sweet. Acidic flavors can help subdue the sweetness and allow the sauce to become savory and balanced. Try various types of vinegar such as white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar. Citrus juice is also a great acidic alternative!
Is sweet and sour sauce a condiment or sauce made from tomatoes?
