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Sweet and Sour Sauce

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 24kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

  • Combine cornstarch and water; mix together to make a slurry.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on high heat until mixture begins to boil. Add the cornstarch slurry and boil for one more minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes for a sweet & spicy sauce
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Use a combination of granulated and brown sugar
  • Add 2-3 drops of red food coloring for a more vibrant color
  • Use honey in place of sugar
  • Increase the cooking time or add up to 1 additional tablespoon of cornstarch for a thicker sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 74mg | Sugar: 5g