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

Wow! Sweet and sour sauce is a classic and versatile condiment that can elevate any dish with its perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and umami flavors. It can be used as a marinade for meat, a dip for appetizers, a glaze for stir-fries, or a sauce for noodles and rice. This delicious and easy-to-make sauce is a staple in Chinese cuisine, and once you try it, you'll understand why it's so beloved.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, undrained
  • ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon steak sauce
  • ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir water, sugar, ketchup, pineapple, vinegar, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, steak sauce, and hot sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove 1/2 cup of the sauce to a small bowl; whisk cornstarch into the sauce in the bowl. Bring the sauce in the saucepan to a boil, stir the sauce with the cornstarch into the boiling sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 649mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 223mg