Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
A classic, tangy Sweet and Sour Sauce that’s perfect for adding a flavorful punch to your favorite dishes. This homemade sauce combines pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, and a blend of sugars for the ideal balance of sweetness and acidity, thickened to a glossy finish with cornstarch for a perfect coating consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup (8 ounces) water, divided
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Make the Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Combine the Sauce Base: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine pineapple juice, remaining 6 ounces water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Whisk the mixture until all sugars dissolve completely.
- Bring to a Boil: Heat the sauce mixture to a boil, allowing it to cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: Whisk in the cornstarch slurry gradually, continuing to whisk and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Use immediately or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Make sure to whisk continuously when adding the slurry to avoid lumps.
- Adjust the level of sweetness or sourness by varying the amount of sugar or vinegar to suit your taste.
- This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- It pairs wonderfully with stir-fried vegetables, chicken, pork, or as a dipping sauce.
Keywords: Sweet and sour sauce, homemade sauce, pineapple sauce, Asian sauce, tangy sauce, glaze
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/sweet-and-sour-sauce-recipe/
