Sweet Sour Meatball Sauce
Transform your meatball game with this tangy, luscious Sweet Sour Meatball Sauce! Bursting with bold flavors, this easy 20-minute recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes from ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and pineapple juice. Savory soy sauce and aromatic garlic add depth, while a simple cornstarch slurry ensures a silky, glossy finish. Whether drizzled over juicy meatballs, served as a dipping sauce, or used as a glaze for other proteins, this versatile sauce will elevate any dish. Ready in just minutes, it's a crowd-pleaser perfect for weeknight dinners or party appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.
Stir the mixture over medium heat until the brown sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well blended.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring over cooked meatballs or using as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1588 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% | |
*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.
