Wow! Sweet and Sour Sauce

Wow! Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    861

A vibrant and versatile sweet and sour sauce, perfect for drizzling over crispy chicken, enhancing stir-fries, or as a flavorful dipping sauce for appetizers. This recipe balances sweetness, tanginess, and a hint of spice for an unforgettable taste experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    70 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Sodium
    649 mg
  • Sugar
    65 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, ketchup, undrained pineapple tidbits, white vinegar, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, steak sauce, and cayenne pepper hot sauce. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce mixture into a small bowl. Add cornstarch to the bowl and whisk until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. This cornstarch slurry will act as our thickening agent. (3 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 8 mins Place the saucepan with the remaining sauce mixture over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (8 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 7 mins Once boiling, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. This should take approximately 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sweet and sour sauce to cool slightly before using. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. (5 minutes)

For a smoother sauce, use crushed pineapple instead of tidbits.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
If you prefer a deeper flavor, add a teaspoon of grated ginger to the sauce.
This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Lucienne Ledner

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 287 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Ezequiel Franey

    I added a little honey for extra sweetness. Will definitely make this again!

  • Lenore Mcglynn

    This recipe is fantastic! I used it for a party and everyone loved it.

  • Jarrett Johnston

    I was looking for a quick and easy sweet and sour sauce, and this hit the mark perfectly!

  • Kieran Barrows

    So easy to customize with different spice levels. A keeper!

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