Jody’s Sweet and Sour Sauce
📜 Collection: UK5 | ✍️ Attribution: Jody Griffin | 📂 Category: Sauces A vibrant and tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce featuring brown sugar and pineapple juice. Perfectly balanced to elevate your favorite stir-fry or appetizer dishes.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 10 mins | None | 6 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Small bowl
- Wire whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3 cup | Brown Sugar | Firmly packed |
| 2/3 cup | Pineapple Juice | Fresh if possible |
| 1/4 cup | White Vinegar | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Catsup | Ketchup |
| 1 teaspoon plus | Soy Sauce | None |
| 1 dash | Garlic Salt | Optional |
| 2 tablespoons | Cornstarch | None |
| 1/4 cup | Water | Cold |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine and Boil
- In a saucepan, mix the 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2/3 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 teaspoon catsup, 1 teaspoon plus soy sauce, and 1 dash garlic salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat until bubbling.
Step 2: Thicken and Finish
- In a small bowl, make a slurry by diluting the 2-tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth.
- Thicken the boiling sauce with the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until glossy and thickened to your desired consistency.
- Cook for one more minute after adding the cornstarch until translucent and bubbling.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the cooled sauce in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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