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Everything you love about that takeout-style sweet and sour sauce, but without having to actually order takeout! Sweet and sour sauce is really easy to make at home, and is perfect on just about any Asian-inspired dish! #sweetandsour #takeout #sauce
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5 from 9 votes

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Everything you love about that takeout-style sweet and sour sauce, but without having to actually order takeout!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Basics, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: chinese sauces
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 414kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pineapple juice
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp cold water
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1-2 drops red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  • To a small saucepan, add pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.  Whisk well, and bring to a boil over MED heat, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water and stir until smooth.  Stir into the saucepan and continue cooking another minute or two, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Stir in food coloring, if using.
  • Let sauce cool completely, then use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg