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Sweet-And-Sour Sauce

Sweet-And-Sour Sauce

Cuisine:Chinese

Course:Sauce

5m prep 10m cook 15m ready

About 1 cup The Chinese-American takeout classic.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup rice or cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt

Let's Prepare

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Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup rice or cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Whisk together in a small bowl: 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

  2. Step 2.

    Combine in a medium saucepan: ½ cup pineapple juice; ¼ cup packed light brown sugar; ¼ cup rice or cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  3. Step 3.

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. When the sugar is dissolved, stir the cornstarch slurry and add it to the sauce, stirring until combined. Cook until thickened and remove from the heat. Allow to cool. Season to taste with: Salt

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