Wow! Sweet and Sour Sauce

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This is great sauce. Use for dipping or poured over rice and chicken.

Submitted by Nana Nat
Updated on September 21, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, undrained

  • ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • ½ tablespoon steak sauce

  • ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Stir water, sugar, ketchup, pineapple, vinegar, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, steak sauce, and hot sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove 1/2 cup of the sauce to a small bowl; whisk cornstarch into the sauce in the bowl. Bring the sauce in the saucepan to a boil, stir the sauce with the cornstarch into the boiling sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
0g Fat
70g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 649mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 65g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 223mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.