Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed (can reduce to 1/3 cup)); 1 cup white sugar (for less sweet taste, reduce a few Tbsp); 3/4 cup cold water (or half pineapple juice and half water); 4 to 5 Tbsp cornstarch ((5 Tbsp makes a pretty thick sauce))

5 from 18 votes
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Learn how to make this homemade sweet and sour sauce. Sauce is definitely restaurant quality. Serve it over chicken or as a dip for spring rolls.

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This homemade sweet and sour sauce is definitely restaurant quality. My brother-in-law, Roman discovered it on Recipezaar.com. The chicken recipe there is quite good as well; “Chinese-style chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce.” I used this sauce on my Shrimp Spring Rolls.

Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp soy sauce
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar,packed (can reduce to 1/3 cup)
1 cup white sugar (for less sweet taste, reduce a few tablespoons)
3/4 cup cold water (or half pineapple juice and half water) I used pineapple juice and it turned out great
4 to 5 Tbsp cornstarch (5 makes a pretty thick sauce)

How to Make Sweet and Sour Sauce:

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup white sugar until combined.

In a separate cup, whisk 3/4 cup cold water (or pineapple juice) with 4 Tbsp cornstarch until well blended. Whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture. Bring to a boil while whisking until bubbly, then reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, remove from heat. Keep in mind, the sauce will get thicker when cooled.

Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

5 from 18 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Learn how to make this homemade sweet and sour sauce. Sauce is definitely restaurant quality. Serve it over chicken or as a dip for spring rolls.

Easy homemade sweet and sour sauce with basic pantry staples. This tastes like authentic Sweet & Sour Sauce and you'll make it over and over!

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Course: Condiments, Sauce

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: sweet and sour sauce

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $2

Calories: 122

Servings: 12 servings (makes 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp soy sauce
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (can reduce to 1/3 cup)
1 cup white sugar, for less sweet taste, reduce a few Tbsp
3/4 cup cold water, or half pineapple juice and half water
4 to 5 Tbsp cornstarch, (5 Tbsp makes a pretty thick sauce)

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup white sugar until combined.
In a separate cup, whisk 3/4 cup cold water (or pineapple juice) with 4 Tbsp cornstarch until well blended. Whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture. Bring to a boil while whisking until bubbly, then reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, remove from heat. Keep in mind, the sauce will get thicker when cooled.

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 123mg5%

Potassium 44mg1%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 28g31%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 51IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 9mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclosure

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.