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Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Sauce combines pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce to create a perfectly balanced tangy and sweet flavor. With a quick stovetop preparation, it thickens beautifully with a cornstarch slurry and can be used as a dip, glaze, or in stir-fry dishes, making it a versatile homemade sauce to elevate your meals.

Ingredients

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Sweet and Sour Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Combine the main liquids and seasoning: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce until the mixture is well combined.
  2. Heat the sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to dissolve the sugar fully.
  3. Prepare the cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water thoroughly to create a smooth slurry without lumps.
  4. Thicken the sauce: Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps and ensure even thickening.
  5. Simmer until thickened: Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce reaches your desired thick consistency.
  6. Finish and serve: Remove the saucepan from heat, let the sauce cool slightly, then use it as a flavorful dip, glaze, or stir-fry sauce to enhance your dishes.

Notes

  • Use rice vinegar for a more authentic tangy flavor, but white vinegar works well too.
  • The sugar can be adjusted to taste if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
  • Make sure to whisk the cornstarch slurry well to avoid lumps in the sauce.
  • This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch slightly but add gradually to avoid over-thickening.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

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