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Sweet and Sour Sauce

Deliciously Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce in 5 Minutes

This Sweet and Sour Sauce is quick to make and elevates any dish with its sweet and tangy flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce Base
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup white vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar adjust to taste
For Consistency & Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavors
For Adjusting Texture
  • ½ cup water to dilute as needed

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine the ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Whisk constantly as the mixture heats, preventing sticking or burning.
  3. Allow the sauce to reach a gentle boil and thicken for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Once thickened, remove from heat and serve warm or cool before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25g

Notes

This sauce can be refrigerated for up to two weeks and frozen for up to three months. Always reheat gently.

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