Recipe for Sweet and Sour Sauce + Video

• servings: 3 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 cup 8-ounces water, divided

3/4 cup 6-ounces pineapple juice

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup 6-oz apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Make the Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Set aside.

Combine the Sauce Base: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the pineapple juice, 6 ounces water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Whisk until the sugars dissolve.

Bring to a Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute.

Thicken the Sauce: Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue whisking and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and glossy.

Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use immediately or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 396 kcal
• Total Fat: 0.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Sodium: 718 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 98 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Total Sugars: 84 g
• Protein: 1 g