Soy-Free Sweet & Sour Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Soy-Free Sweet & Sour Sauce, a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors made without soy-based ingredients. Featuring pineapple juice for a fruity punch, apple cider vinegar for a subtle zing, and a touch of brown sugar and ketchup for richness, this gluten-free sauce is an ideal complement to stir-fries, grilled meats, or rice bowls. With just 15 minutes total time, this quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples like garlic powder and cornstarch to achieve a glossy, thick consistency that clings beautifully to any dish. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a versatile addition to weekday dinners or party spreads. Enjoy a wholesome, soy-free twist on this classic sauce that will become a go-to favorite for your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until it forms a smooth slurry.
Once the sauce is boiling, reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 794 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 346 mg | 7% | |
*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.
