Chinese Plum Sauce Recipe

Elevate your next meal with this homemade Chinese plum sauce! Bursting with sweet and tangy plum flavor, it's the perfect complement to egg rolls, grilled chicken, ribs, and so much more. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a delicious sauce you can enjoy immediately or preserve for later use. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this vibrant and flavorful condiment!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 316.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.8 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chinese Plum Sauce

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How to Make Chinese Plum Sauce

  1. In a large heavy saucepan, combine 2 lbs ripe plums (pitted and roughly chopped), 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, and 4 cloves garlic (minced). Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until plums and onions are very tender (about 30 minutes).
  3. Carefully press the mixture through a food mill or fine-mesh sieve, returning the smooth plum puree to the clean saucepan.
  4. Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches the consistency of applesauce (about 45 minutes). The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  7. Carefully ladle the hot sauce into sterilized canning jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.
  8. Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes. Ensure jars are completely submerged.
  9. Remove jars and allow to cool completely. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' as the jars seal. Yields approximately 4 cups.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

287g

Fat

0g

Carbs

26g