Easy Homemade Sweet Sour Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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250 ml pineapple juice
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110 g packed light brown sugar
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120 ml rice vinegar
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60 ml ketchup
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15 ml low-sodium soy sauce
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3 drops red food coloring (optional)
→ Thickening Slurry
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8 g cornstarch
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30 ml cold water
# Instructions:
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In a medium saucepan, add pineapple juice, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and low-sodium soy sauce.
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Set the saucepan over medium heat and whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
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Gradually drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
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Continue to cook and whisk for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in red food coloring if desired.
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Allow the sauce to cool completely; it will thicken further as it cools. Transfer to a container for serving or storage.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, thoroughly mix cornstarch with cold water before incorporating into the hot mixture, and whisk continuously while adding to prevent lumps.
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Enhance the flavor profile by adding 1 teaspoon minced ginger or garlic along with the main ingredients, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
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Suitable for glazing meatballs, serving as a dip for egg rolls or wontons, or pairing with chicken and pork.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.