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Sweet and Sour Sauce II
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myrite
PHOTO BY:
Missy Anne
"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."
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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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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
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DIRECTIONS
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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Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by
KimW
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KimW
Apr. 19, 2007
Awesome sauce! I did as other reviewers suggested and used the pineapple juice (into which I mixed 3 heaping tablespoons of corn starch) and soy sauce. I simmered it for 20 minutes. My family loved it! A keeper for sure!Thank you
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Awesome sauce! I did as other reviewers suggested and used the pineapple juice (into which I...
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Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2003 by HARMONYRN
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HARMONYRN
Jun. 20, 2003
This is a great recipe! I used 8 ounces of tomato sauce because I didn't have any tomato paste on hand. Also used 8 ounces of crushed pineapple instead of tidbits for the same reason. :) I added this sauce to a basic chicken stir fry recipe and served it over rice. Yummy!!!
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This is a great recipe! I used 8 ounces of tomato sauce because I didn't have any tomato...
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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by
ROBBIN58
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ROBBIN58
Mar. 23, 2007
I tweaked this recipe a bit based on what was in my pantry (no paste-used sauce). I also added soy sauce (2T) and used the juice from a can of pineapples as part of the water. I also let this simmer for about 20 minutes before I added the cornstarch. My VERY picky 8 yr old (whom this was made for) thought it was better than the sweet and sour sauce from (insert fast food restaurant name here ):) so it was absolutely a success and will be made again. To reiterate another reviewer - cornstarch must be mixed with a little water/juice before adding to recipes. Also bring it to a full boil after adding to get it to thicken. Thank you!
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I tweaked this recipe a bit based on what was in my pantry (no paste-used sauce). I also added...
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Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by NIKKILOU1
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NIKKILOU1
Jun. 17, 2008
Terrific S&S sauce! I added some soy sauce for depth & saltiness and some chopped green onion and bell pepper and it turned out just as I like it(and my kids RAVED about it!). I was skeptical about using tomato paste because all other recipes I had seen used ketchup for the "red", but it was really very good. For those of you who worry about it being too tomatoey - it tastes just like really good Sweet & Sour from the Chinese restaurant. Thank you.
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7 users found this review helpful
Terrific S&S sauce! I added some soy sauce for depth & saltiness and some chopped green onion...
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
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MAGGIE MCGUIRE
Jul. 23, 2003
Thanks for sharing this great recipe, Debbie. Tastes better than the sauce at my favorite restaurant.
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6 users found this review helpful
Thanks for sharing this great recipe, Debbie. Tastes better than the sauce at my favorite...
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Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by Stephanie
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Stephanie
May 8, 2003
I absolutely LOVED this recipe. I have never had sweet and sour sauce better anywhere, in a jar or at a restuarant. I usually have trouble getting things to thicken for some reason, so I was worried about this the sauce thickening enough to use. I didn't have to worry at all. It tasted delicous and was the perfect consistency. I used tomato sauce because I didn't have tomato paste. I also stained out the pineapple because I didn't like the fact of eating the pineapple in the sauce. Great recipe Debbie!
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6 users found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVED this recipe. I have never had sweet and sour sauce better anywhere, in a...
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Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by
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TchrJrHi
Jun. 7, 2006
I really liked this recipe. For the hassle though, I think I will just go to the grocery store and buy the bottled version...it tastes almost exactly the same (this is better). Thanks for the post.
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5 users found this review helpful
I really liked this recipe. For the hassle though, I think I will just go to the grocery...
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Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by debb
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debb
Nov. 10, 2007
What I liked about this recipe was that the ingredients are what most people have on hand, and it was simple to make. What I didn't like about this recipe, was the taste was heavy on the tomato side. After making the sauce and trying it, I added some crushed red pepper flakes and a pinch of cayanne pepper to zip it up, then I threw it all in the blender and pureed it. If I make it again, I will use less tomato paste, or substitute catsup in its place. Over all a decent sauce.
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Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by
MJJK
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MJJK
Aug. 16, 2007
I agree with STEVERAMSEY. The sauce was easy and good for your regular order-in Chinese food... and the colour was Fantastic!, but if I'm going to cook something from scratch, I want a little more Zing! It's a generous recipe, so I made only 1/2 with the following changes: 1 c chicken broth(not water), 1/3 c rice vinegar(not white), 3/4 c sugar(half white, half brown), 1 whole can peaches, 2 T cornstarch, a few turns of freshly-ground black pepper. The sauce bubbled happily away with the juice from the peaches and when it was thick, I gently tossed a chopped, sauteed onion; 1 lb of cooked, diced chicken; a chopped, sauteed, orange bell pepper, and the peaches in. Next time, I'll try a fresh, tart pineapple.
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I agree with STEVERAMSEY. The sauce was easy and good for your regular order-in Chinese...
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Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by
YELLEPHANT
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YELLEPHANT
Jul. 9, 2007
This is so quick and easy! I use the pineapple juice from the tidbits and add water to make 2 cups. (sometimes I half the recipe as it makes quite a bit) I also use ketchup in place of the tomato paste, it adds an extra zing. While the sauce is cooking, I bake some breaded chicken pieces and sautee some bell peppers and onions. Mix it all together and serve over hot rice for a "20 minute meal".