Sweet & Sour Sauce

sweet and sour sauce by owl creek farm made with DALL-E

Amy @ owlcreek.ca

Well rounded flavour with just the right amount of sweet and sour and a touch of heat, your family will ask for homemade every time!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Condiment

Cuisine American, American-Chinese

Servings

Calories 109 kcal

Ingredients

1 cups water
1 cup white sugar granulated
1 cup ketchup
½ bell pepper red, yellow, or orange, cut into ½-1" chunks
1 can pineapple tidbits 20oz, with juice (do not drain)
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp worchestershire sauce
¼ tsp sriracha sauce recommended but optional

Thickener

3 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup water

Instructions

In a medium sauce pan, whisk together 1 cups water, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup ketchup, ½ bell pepper, 1 can pineapple tidbits, ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce, and ¼ tsp sriracha sauce.
Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
To thicken, increase heat to a bring sauce up to a boil. Place 3 tbsp cornstarch in small bowl and add ½ cup water, stirring with a fork until all clumps are gone and pour into sauce. Immediately turn heat to low and stir sauce until cornstarch is completely incorporated, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 or more minutes before using or serving.
To store, allow to cool completely and pour into a storage container with lid or cover with plastic wrap. Use within 3 days or freeze to use within 8 weeks.

Notes

Nutrition values: a serving is approximately ½ cup

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