How to Make Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade sweet and sour sauce is a versatile and flavorful addition to any dish. Whether you're using it as a glaze for meat, a dipping sauce for appetizers, or a flavor enhancer for stir-fries, this sauce is sure to impress your taste buds.

What sets homemade sweet and sour sauce apart from store-bought versions is the depth of flavor and the ability to customize it to your own taste preferences. By making it from scratch, you can control the sweetness, the tanginess, and the spice l...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 ⅓ cups red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • Mix dark brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger together in a saucepan until well-combined. Add red wine vinegar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbling, about 8 minutes. Add crushed pineapple; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    55 cal.

    • Sodium: 94mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 43mg