Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
A glossy, tangy sauce of sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice, thickened with cornstarch.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Small cup
- Clean storage jar
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar brown sugar gives a deeper flavor
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar white or apple cider vinegar also works
- 1 tbsp soy sauce use tamari for a gluten free option
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water to mix the slurry
Instructions
Cooking
- Combine. Whisk the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice in a small saucepan until smooth.
- Simmer. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Mix the slurry. Stir the cornstarch into the cold water until no lumps remain.
- Thicken. Slowly pour the slurry into the bubbling sauce, whisking constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thick.
- Adjust. Add a splash of water to thin or cook a little longer to thicken, then taste, adjust, and cool before serving.
Notes
Substitutions: Use orange juice in place of pineapple juice, and tamari for a gluten free sauce.
Tips: The sauce thickens as it cools, so stop cooking when it lightly coats a spoon.
Storage: Refrigerate in a clean jar for up to 1 week.
Nutrition is calculated for one 2 tablespoon serving.