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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in water.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

- For a thicker sweet sour sauce, you can add an extra half tablespoon of cornstarch to the slurry.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess to your preference by adding a little more brown sugar or rice vinegar.
- Storage: The sweet sour sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.