Sweet N Sour Sauce for Meatballs or Chicken
Transform your favorite meatballs or chicken into a mouthwatering dish with this quick and easy homemade sweet and sour sauce. Bursting with bold, tangy flavor from a perfect blend of ketchup, vinegar, and soy sauce, and balanced by the rich sweetness of brown sugar and optional pineapple juice, this sauce is the perfect complement to tender meats. A touch of garlic powder and ground ginger adds depth, while a cornstarch slurry ensures a glossy, velvety texture that clings beautifully to each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a glaze, coating, or dipping sauce, making it a must-have for weeknight dinners or party appetizers. Try it today for a tangy twist your whole family will crave! Keywords: sweet and sour sauce, homemade sauce recipe, meatball sauce, chicken glaze, easy dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice (optional but recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Add the garlic powder and ground ginger to the sauce and mix well.
Continue simmering the sauce for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tang).
Pour the sauce over cooked meatballs or chicken, tossing to coat evenly, and serve hot. Alternatively, serve it as a dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2184 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 521 mg | 11% | |
*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.
