Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Sweet and Sour Sauce originated in China, from the Hunan Province. Sweet and Sour Sauce typically has some type of vinegar and sugar in it, and is used as a flavor enhancer for fish, poultry, rice, noodle, and vegetable dishes.  There are many different variations of this sauce, this is mine.

Prep time  30 minutes

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

3 cups all natural pineapple juice

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons organic honey

2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger

3 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place all of the ingredients in a stainless steel sauce pot over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Mix together the cornstarch and water thoroughly- add to the mixture on the stove.  Season with salt and pepper.

Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, approximately 3-5 minutes.

Let cool slightly.

Serve.

Chef Chuck Kerber