Discover the ultimate sweet and sour sauce recipe, consistently rated as the best on the web! This popular and versatile sauce can be enjoyed in countless ways. With just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes, you can whip up this homemade sweet and sour sauce that tastes far superior to store-bought or takeout versions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pineapple/orange juice

• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar, found in the Asian or general vinegar section of any grocery store, or you can substitute apple cider vinegar

• 3 tablespoons ketchup

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF)

• For the Cornstarch Slurry: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

• Optional: 2-3 drops all-natural red food coloring

Directions

1. Place all of the ingredients, except for the cornstarch slurry, in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another minute until thickened, stirring constantly. If using red food coloring, stir it in.

2. Let the sauce cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for 2-3 weeks.