Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Rating: 4.85 stars
40 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 35
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

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

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
3 cups
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

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

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  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
58 calories; protein 0.3g; carbohydrates 14.3g; fat 0.1g; sodium 159.6mg. Full Nutrition
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Brandaise
Rating: 5 stars
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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40 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 35
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Brandaise
Rating: 5 stars
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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Cynicaljuju
Rating: 5 stars
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
Rating: 4 stars
08/13/2017
One of the best sweet and sour recipes I have made. Read More
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CARMEL TUNISON
Rating: 3 stars
11/15/2020
This is really good. Delicious pineapple flavor. 3 stars as I did modify a bit, fresh garlic, and scaled it down for sweet & sour chicken with peppers & pineapple. Read More
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Brian Blackwell
Rating: 5 stars
06/14/2018
The sauce is amazing! I added green bell pepper and used white vinegar. Read More
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Bonnie Scott
Rating: 5 stars
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
Rating: 5 stars
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.
Rating: 5 stars
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
Rating: 5 stars
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
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