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sweet and sour sauce

Recipe by
Carrie Berns
Toddville, IA

Great for picky people

yield 2 jars
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet and sour sauce

  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 8 oz
    pineapple tidbits, undrained
  • 2/3 c
    white vinegar distilled
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    steak sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper hot sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch

How To Make sweet and sour sauce

  • 1
    Stir water, sugar, ketchup, pineapple, vinegar, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, steak sauce, and hot sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove 1/2 cup of the sauce to a small bowl; whisk cornstarch into the sauce in the bowl. Bring the sauce in the saucepan to a boil, stir the sauce with the cornstarch into the boiling sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using

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