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Sweet and Sour Sauce II

SUBMITTED BY: myrite  PHOTO BY: CHELLE 

"This simple sweet and sour sauce is delicious with egg rolls, spring rolls and other Asian-inspired delicacies. The pineapple tidbits may be omitted. Alter the amount of cornstarch as needed to obtain desired consistency."
Sweet and Sour Sauce II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 160 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 6 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Gris

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together water, distilled white vinegar, white sugar, tomato paste, pineapple tidbits and cornstarch. Cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, or until mixture reaches desired color and consistency.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by ROBBIN58 
I tweaked this recipe a bit based on what was in my pantry (no paste-used sauce). I also added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by KimW 
Awesome sauce! I did as other reviewers suggested and used the pineapple juice (into which I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2003 by HARMONYRN 
This is a great recipe! I used 8 ounces of tomato sauce because I didn't have any tomato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by NIKKILOU1 
Terrific S&S sauce! I added some soy sauce for depth & saltiness and some chopped green onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by Stephanie 
I absolutely LOVED this recipe. I have never had sweet and sour sauce better anywhere, in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
Thanks for sharing this great recipe, Debbie. Tastes better than the sauce at my favorite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by YELLEPHANT 
This is so quick and easy! I use the pineapple juice from the tidbits and add water to make 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by TWINKIEPHOUN 
This sauce is great. It was my first attempt at homemade swwet & sour sauce and I must say I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by MJJK (aka Mz Ruby Red) 
I agree with STEVERAMSEY. The sauce was easy and good for your regular order-in Chinese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by TchrJrHi 
I really liked this recipe. For the hassle though, I think I will just go to the grocery... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Sweet and Sour Sauce II

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 32

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 28mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.2g

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