Homemade Sweet And Sour Sauce
Homemade sweet and sour sauce has the tangy sweetness you know and love from your favorite takeout dishes. This easy recipe is a delicious balance of flavors that is perfect on chicken, fish, veggies, and more!
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 451kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1/2 packed cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3-4 drops red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small skillet, except the food coloring, and whisk them together until evenly combined.1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, 1/2 packed cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Set the skillet over medium high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, then immediately reduce the heat to medium.
- Let the sauce simmer just until thickened, roughly 2-4 minutes, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Add the food coloring, stirring to combine, just until it's got a nice bright red finish.3-4 drops red food coloring
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I highly recommend using canned pineapple juice, which is much sweeter and less acidic than fresh pineapple juice. This affects the finished taste.
- The red food coloring is 100% optional. Without it the sauce will look closer to a ruddy brown than the traditional red.
- Stir from time to time while simmering.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 95g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg