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BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

Making your own sweet and sour sauce couldn’t be any easier! Plus it’s free of junk ingredients and tastes MUCH better than store-bought!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pineapple juice (, see note)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • OR brown sugar alternative ((for low sugar option))
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar (, found in the Asian or general vinegar section of any grocery store, or you can substitute apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF)
  • For the Cornstarch Slurry: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • Optional: 2-3 drops natural red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients, except for the cornstarch slurry, in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another minute until thickened, stirring constantly. If using red food coloring, stir it in.
  2. Let the sauce cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for 2-3 weeks.