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

Sweet and sour sauce is a classic condiment that pairs perfectly with a wide range of dishes, from egg rolls and chicken nuggets to stir-fry and grilled meats. This versatile sauce offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that can elevate the taste of any dish. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make at home, using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

This recipe for simple sweet and sour sauce is a quick and easy way to add a burst of flavor to your ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Stir pineapple chunks with juice, 3/4 cup water, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the pineapple is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour pineapple mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Return mixture to saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl until smooth; stir into the sauce. Increase heat to medium. Cook and stir sauce until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    28 cal.

    • Sodium: 71mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 46mg