Restaurant-Style Sweet and Sour Sauce
Restaurant-Style Sweet and Sour Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, granulated sugar, and white vinegar. Whisk well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently. This will help the flavors meld together.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the saucepan, stirring continuously with a whisk or spoon. This ensures even thickening and prevents lumps.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Continue stirring the sauce over low heat until it thickens to your desired consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and serve warm with your favorite dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Restaurant-Style Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, granulated sugar, and white vinegar. Whisk well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently. This will help the flavors meld together.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the saucepan, stirring continuously with a whisk or spoon. This ensures even thickening and prevents lumps.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Continue stirring the sauce over low heat until it thickens to your desired consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and serve warm with your favorite dishes.
⏱️ 1 min