Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce
This homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is sweet and tangy! Bursting with flavor, it can be easily made in just a few minutes with a few simple ingredients found in your pantry. Skip the store-bought kind and whip up this sauce to elevate your favorite Chinese dishes.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 83kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon horseradish
- ¼ teaspoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan.
- 2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 3. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 4. Serve with wontons, chicken, pork, or your favorite Chinese recipe.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate: Let your sauce cool completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: Freezing is a great option for longer storage! Portion your cooled sauce into freezer-safe containers or zip-top bags. Squeeze out any excess air to prevent freezer burn. Frozen homemade sweet and sour sauce can last for several months.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg
