Dees Sweet and Sour Sauce
Experience the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with Dee’s Sweet and Sour Sauce—a versatile, homemade condiment that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Crafted with bold, flavorful ingredients like pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and a hint of ground ginger, this sauce delivers a vibrant and tangy kick with just the right amount of sweetness, thanks to brown sugar and ketchup. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it’s ideal for dipping your favorite snacks, glazing grilled meats, or elevating any stir-fry dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this restaurant-quality sauce is a simple yet satisfying addition to your kitchen repertoire, making it a must-try for fans of bold, Asian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Ensure there are no lumps.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and taste. Adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more brown sugar or vinegar, if desired.
Let the sauce cool slightly before using it as a dip, glaze, or sauce for stir-fries.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before reusing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1423 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
