Description
A quick and easy homemade sweet and sour sauce that perfectly balances tangy vinegar, rich brown sugar, and savory ketchup, ideal for dipping or enhancing your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Sweet and Sour Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Sauce: Whisk the mixture constantly as it heats to prevent lumps and ensure even cooking. Continue until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve or Store: Use the sauce immediately as a dip or condiment, or allow it to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. The sauce can be chilled and stored for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Constant whisking is essential to avoid lumps when the cornstarch thickens the sauce.
- You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess by varying the amount of brown sugar or vinegar according to taste.
- This sauce pairs well with chicken, pork, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and fried appetizers.
- Reheat gently before serving if stored in the refrigerator.
- Use a non-stick saucepan to minimize sticking and burning.
