Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Easy sweet and sour sauce is made in minutes and much more flavorful than store bought or takeout. Enjoy that signature glossy, sweet and sour taste that makes everything from cream cheese wontons to chicken nuggets even better!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Ingredients

½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup light brown sugar , packed
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ½ Tablesoons ketchup
½ Tablespoon soy sauce
⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
dash ground ginger
½ Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon water
red food coloring

Instructions

Simmer ingredients. Add 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons vinegar, 1 1/2 Tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1/8 teaspoons salt and dash of ginger to a small pot. Add a couple drops of red food coloring if desired. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring well.
Mix together 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch and 1 Tablespoon water in a small bowl and then mix into the sauce. Whisk until it is mixed well and let simmer until thickened.
Remove from heat and pour into a small container. Allow to cool and then serve.

Notes

Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Pineapple Juice: Use canned or bottled, not fresh pineapple juice.

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