Sweet and Sour Sauce
This sweet and sour sauce is a homemade version of the classic Asian sauce that takes just minutes to make and uses common pantry ingredients. Use sweet and sour sauce as a dip, to season a stir fry or to brush onto grilled meat or seafood or use in your favorite Sweet & Sour recipe. Author: Diane Wright Recipe Type: Asian
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Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 193
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 193
1 cup pineapple juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 - 3 drops red food coloring
CORNSTARCH SLURRY:
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Directions:
Place the pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup and soy sauce in a small pan over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and simmer for 1 minute until thick, stirring constantly.
Stir in the red food coloring. Cool slightly and use right away, or refrigerate for later use.
*Can store in refrigerator in an airtight container 2-3 weeks.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and simmer for 1 minute until thick, stirring constantly.
Stir in the red food coloring. Cool slightly and use right away, or refrigerate for later use.
*Can store in refrigerator in an airtight container 2-3 weeks.