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!
Equipment
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 natural red food coloring
Instructions
- 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 where it will keep for 2-3 weeks.
Video
Notes
* Freshly squeezed pineapple juice contains enzymes that will break down the cornstarch and prevent the sauce from remaining thick, so either use canned or bottled
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 154mgPotassium: 47mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
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