Orange Sweet and Sour Sauce with Pineapple
This orange sweet and sour sauce is bright, tangy, and made with fresh orange juice, pineapple, and pantry ingredients. Perfect for meatballs, chicken, stir fry, or dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 medium orange
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar or white or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
Separate the pineapple and make a slurry:
- Strain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. Set the chunks aside.
- Measure 1/2 cup of pineapple juice and whisk in the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) to create a slurry. Set aside.
Prepare the orange:
- Zest the orange, then juice it. One medium orange should yield about 1/8 cup of juice.
Combine sauce ingredients:
- In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, zest, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
Thicken the sauce:
- Stir the slurry and add it to the saucepan.
- Cook while stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add pineapple and cool:
- Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved pineapple chunks.
- Let cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups.
Notes
Storage Guidelines: Allow the sauce to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gSodium: 180mg
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