Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

A vibrant and tangy sweet and sour sauce recipe, perfect for dipping spring rolls, glazing meats, or adding zing to your favorite stir-fry! This homemade sauce is easy to make and far surpasses store-bought versions. Get ready for a burst of sweet, sour, and savory flavors in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 322.1 kcal

Protein 3g

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Ingredients for Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce

1 cup ketchup
½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

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How to Make Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup ketchup, ½ cup cider vinegar, ¼ cup orange juice, ¼ cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 2-3 minutes).
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

290g

Fat

Carbs

26g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce?

Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce?

Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce has approximately 322.1 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce?

The key ingredients for Dees Sweet And Sour Sauce are Ketchup, Cider Vinegar, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Wine Vinegar, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.