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Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Name: Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups pineapple juice, divided; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup white sugar; ¾ cup ketchup, or more to taste; ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Rating: 4.88 stars

33 Ratings
25 Reviews
7 Photos

I have tried a few different recipes for sweet and sour sauce from this site and from other cookbooks and none of them ever seemed to be quite right, so I experimented a few times and this is the one I liked the best. Now it's the only sauce I use for my sweet and sour pork or chicken.

By snstr_poptart

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups pineapple juice, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup ketchup, or more to taste
⅔ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, or more to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Whisk 1/4 cup pineapple juice and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.

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Step 2

Combine cornstarch mixture, remaining 1 3/4 cup pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, and garlic powder in a large pot over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer until sauce is clear and reaches desired consistency, 15 to 25 minutes.

Cook's Note:

I always use the pineapple juice from 2 cans of pineapple chunks and crush 4 to 5 of the chunks for the crushed pineapple, then the pineapple chunks are ready for your sweet and sour pork or chicken.

Partner Tip

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

57.6 calories; 0.3 g protein; 14.3 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 159.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (25)

Most helpful positive review

Brandaise

10/31/2016

I just had to review this because I couldn't believe no one else had. I'm going to be honest and say I eyeballed most of the ingredients and just added to taste but every single batch I've made has been downright superb!!! I agree nothing else tastes quite right and this one just hits the spot. It's become a staple in our household. Read More

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33 Ratings

5 star values: 29
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Brandaise

10/31/2016

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10/31/2016

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Cynicaljuju

07/22/2017

Just what I was looking for. I had all the ingredients on hand & it was easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly didn't add crushed pineapple to the sauce since it was optional. Even my pickiest eater liked it. Read More

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Brenda Orchard

08/13/2017

One of the best sweet and sour recipes I have made. Read More

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Brian Blackwell

06/14/2018

The sauce is amazing! I added green bell pepper and used white vinegar. Read More

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kitty cat burton

03/12/2018

I did not make any changes. This recipe is delicious! I made this recipe last year too but am finally reviewing it. DELICIOUS!!!! Read More

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Aileen

02/19/2020

Great sauce, I did add ginger, cut the white sugar in half and added brown sugar, used a third of ACV and replaced the rest with distilled, a drop of lime juice used pineapple chunks, some cut up bell pepper and scallions, because I used this sauce for Sweet n Sour MeatBalls. It was Amazing;-) Read More

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Tammy H.

08/10/2018

Really good. I added a little butter to this to give it a richer flavor. The whole family approved. Keeper! Read More

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Plunk

06/27/2019

I m not exactly the best for measuring things but even so the combo of ingredients makes for a beautiful sauce. It is simmering to perfection right now and I am quite happy. The only real change I made was instead of crushed pineapple I bought real pineapple and have it a rough blend in water. Thanks! Read More

Patty Campbell

05/13/2020

Delicious and really easy to make. We like sweet and sour sauce as a dipping sauce for egg rolls, so I'm going to try making a smaller batch for that. It's worth the small amount of effort because it's ten times better than anything that comes in a jar. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 57.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 1 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber:

sugars:

fat:

saturated fat:

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 2 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 1 %

magnesium: 2 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 2 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from protein:

*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.