Sticky Sweet & Sour Sauce — Better Than Takeout!
Sweet sour sauce: make this incredible homemade version in minutes. Perfect for chicken, pork, or as a dipping sauce, it’s far superior to store-bought.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pineapple juice
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 2-3 drops natural red food coloring
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in water.
- Gradually stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce. Continue to simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- If desired, stir in 2-3 drops of natural red food coloring for a vibrant hue. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.