Simple sweet and sour sauce –Hey y’all! Today we’re diving into the sweet and tangy world of homemade sweet and sour sauce. This ain’t your store-bought stuff; we’re talking about a recipe that brings that homemade love right to your kitchen. So let’s get started and whip up something real good!
Sweet And Sour Sauce
This sauce is perfect as a dip or a glaze for your favorite dishes! It’s easy to make and brings a burst of flavor to everything it touches. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll want to keep it on deck for all your meals!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until dissolved. Add this to the sauce in the saucepan.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Continue cooking, stirring often, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool. Your sweet and sour sauce is ready to serve!
This sauce is versatile and goes great as a dip for egg rolls, drizzled over chicken, or even tossed into a stir-fry. Feel free to store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. So go on, give this sweet and sour sauce a try. Your taste buds will thank you!