Sweet and Sour Sauce

5 from 8 votes

Sweet and sour sauce is perfectly tangy and zesty! It will add a delicious flavor to just about anything and will only take you 10 minutes to make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Asian American

Keyword: homemade sweet and sour sauce, sweet and sour sauce, sweet and sour sauce recipe

Servings: ounces

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice, ¼ cup rice vinegar, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup ketchup, and 3 tablespoons soy sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved.
In a small bowl whisk together the 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to make a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and whisk it in. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce to medium-low.
Continue cooking and whisking for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool. Note that it will thicken more as it cools.

Video

Notes

Storage: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I don't recommend freezing this sauce.

Nutrition

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