Sweet and Sour Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 to 2 drops red food coloring (optional) Adjust color as desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together the pineapple juice, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and light brown sugar in a small saucepan.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour this slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking until the sauce thickens.
- If desired, adjust the color by adding a drop of red food coloring.
- Remove the sauce from heat.
Notes
Taste as you go to find the right balance between sweet and sour. For a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch slurry. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze in portions for up to three months. Reheat before serving.