Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce (6 ingredients!) | The Recipe Rebel

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-bought tomato sauce

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple juice

Orange juice gives a different but pleasant tang.

Whisk together all ingredients in a small saucepan (off the heat).

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and reduce heat to medium.

Simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in red food coloring if desired.

Serve or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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Allergens