Homemade Sweet Sour Sauce Recipe

Craveable homemade sweet and sour sauce bursting with chunky pineapple and vibrant flavor! This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of delicious sauce, perfect for dipping, glazing, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Easy to make and keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 500.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Sweet Sour Sauce

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How to Make Homemade Sweet Sour Sauce

  1. Drain one 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, one 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and the drained pineapple chunks.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and the reserved 1/2 cup of pineapple juice until completely smooth.
  5. After 20 minutes of simmering, pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan with the pineapple mixture.
  6. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before refrigerating.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

468g

Fat

0g

Carbs

42g