Sweet and Sour Pineapple Sauce
Transform your meals with this vibrant and tangy Sweet and Sour Pineapple Sauce, a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and savory depth. Made with fresh, juicy pineapple and enhanced by the bold flavors of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of garlic and ginger, this sauce adds a tropical twist to any dish. Thickened to perfection with an easy cornstarch slurry, it pairs beautifully with crispy spring rolls, tender pork, or stir-fry dishes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade sauce combines wholesome ingredients like brown sugar and ketchup to create a glossy, perfectly textured condiment that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re elevating your weeknight dinners or preparing a party-worthy dipping sauce, this recipe promises irresistible flavor that will make your meal unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Fresh pineapple (diced)
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 0.5 cups Water (for sauce)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced pineapple, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Add 1/2 cup of water to the saucepan and stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
In a small bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
Once the pineapple mixture is simmering, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly to incorporate and avoid lumps.
Continue cooking the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for extra tang.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
Serve the sweet-and-sour pineapple sauce warm or at room temperature with your favorite dishes like chicken, pork, spring rolls, or stir-fry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1290 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 451 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.
