How to Make Sweet & Sour Sauce - Easy Homemade Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with additional flavor.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Orange juice adds a citrusy note while being more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining umami flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free and thickens similarly.

Combine tomato ketchup, white wine vinegar, white wine, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until well mixed.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.

Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously until thickened.

Incorporate pineapple juice and bring to a simmer.

Add salt and honey to the sauce and stir well.

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