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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

  1. Combine cornstarch and water; mix together to make a slurry.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.
  3. Cook on high heat until mixture begins to boil. Add the cornstarch slurry and boil for one more minute, stirring constantly.
  4. 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