Description
A tangy and vibrant homemade sweet and sour sauce, perfect for dipping, stir-fries, or drizzling over your favorite dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this restaurant-style sauce uses simple ingredients and delivers incredible flavor. Ideal for chicken, pork, tofu, or vegetables, it’s a versatile and preservative-free alternative to store-bought sauces.
Ingredients
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and serve as a dip, glaze, or stir-fry sauce.
Notes
For extra heat, add chili flakes or sriracha.
Substitute pineapple juice with orange or apple juice for a twist.
Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
