Best 10 Easy Sweet And Sour Sauce For Chicken Or Pork Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient, where sweet and sour sauce reigns supreme. This versatile condiment, with its harmonious balance of tangy and sweet flavors, has captivated palates for centuries, becoming a beloved staple in many Asian cuisines. In this article, we present a collection of easy and delectable sweet and sour sauce recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic flavor combination.

From the classic sweet and sour sauce, perfect for coating crispy chicken or tender pork, to variations like the pineapple sweet and sour sauce, bursting with tropical sweetness, and the spicy sweet and sour sauce, adding a fiery kick to your dishes, we have a recipe for every taste preference. These sauces are not only incredibly flavorful but also incredibly versatile, serving as a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes, from stir-fries and noodles to spring rolls and dumplings.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating mouthwatering sweet and sour sauces in the comfort of your own kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you'll be able to enjoy this iconic sauce, made fresh and bursting with flavor, whenever you crave it. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and let the sweet and sour symphony tantalize your senses.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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A sweet and tangy sauce perfect for dipping, drizzling and dunking your favorite bites.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
½ cup cider vinegar (*see note)
½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • As it starts heating up, keep whisking constantly until it thickens into a sauce consistency. It will thicken as it cools. Adjust sweet with sugar, tang with vinegar, saltiness with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 99 mg, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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This a really easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy! Serve over rice.

Provided by wmbloomer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup ketchup
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup crushed pineapple with syrup
⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Roll and coat chicken cubes in flour mixture.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until not longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir celery, green peppers, and onion in heated oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Whisk ketchup, lemon juice, pineapple, and brown sugar in a bowl; pour into the skillet; bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir chicken and vegetables in sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 870.1 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE I



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An excellent, traditional sweet and sour sauce. It is great served with meatballs, with tempura, or even over rice!

Provided by NAG_CA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Instead of deep-frying chunks of chicken, this streamlined take on an American Chinese restaurant favorite opts for stir-frying it. Sweetness comes from pineapple chunks and juice, plus a touch of brown sugar, while rice wine vinegar delivers that pleasing sour punch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained with 1/2 cup reserved juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons water
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and add to pan. Brown chicken and remove to plate. Add red and green peppers and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks, juice, sugar, vinegar and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to reduce. Stir in cornstarch mixture and bring liquid to a simmer. Stir in chicken strips and cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

KID-APPROVED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN SAUCE



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This is an easy lunch or dinner that tastes just like take out! Very forgiving and allows for substitutions! This is enough for 4 kids, double for a family dinner! Serve this as a sauce for chicken nuggets and rice. You can substitute a can of orange soda for the pineapple juice.

Provided by CHELLE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup water
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple, drained and juice reserved
¼ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup ketchup
2 medium carrots, chopped

Steps:

  • Stir reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, and ketchup in a saucepan over medium heat until blended, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Whisk cornstarch and water in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; stir into pineapple juice mixture.
  • Stir pineapple and carrots into the sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 357.1 mg, Sugar 66.3 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN (OR PORK)



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I learned this recipe from my mom and I still love it! While it does take some time to make, the outcome is just as good as take-out! You will need a Fry Daddy or a frying pan with oil in order to fry the meat. Put enough oil in the frying pan so that the meat can float to the top.

Provided by NHNichole

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 chicken breasts or 4 boneless pork chops (I usually guess on the amount I need depending on how many people will be eating)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup green pepper
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
3/4 cup ketchup
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup pineapple chunk
1 dash ground ginger

Steps:

  • Frying the chicken (or pork): Cut up chicken (or pork) into small pieces.
  • Mix breading ingredients (it will be runny).
  • Dip each piece of meat into the breading then place into the oil until it turns brown.
  • Make sure the meat has enough time to cook before removing it.
  • Drain the fried chicken (or pork) and set aside, or place a cover over them to keep them warm.
  • Sauce: Melt the margarine in a frying pan, and add the onion, green pepper and sliced carrots.
  • I often add other peppers or snow peas as well.
  • Once the veggies are cooked stir in the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT the pineapple.
  • Cook until it boils and add cornstarch if it is too runny.
  • Finally add the Pineapple for the last 5 min.
  • of cooking time.
  • Finally: Serve over rice if desired.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK/CHICKEN



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This is one of the most popular dish on our menu...right up there with General Tso's. The sauce in our version is not super sweet so adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.

Provided by NavyDoc13

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 lb boneless pork, cut into 3/4 " pieces or 3/4 lb dark chicken meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
cornstarch
cooking oil, for deep frying
1/2 cup onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 cup pineapple chunk
1 small bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tbs soy sauce, 1 tbs rice wine, and meat in a bowl. Stir to coat & let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix in a small bowl, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, water, 1 tbs cornstarch, 2 tsp soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
  • Remove meat from marinade. Dip meat in egg wash, drain excess, then dredge in cornstarch and shake off the excess.
  • In a wok or deep fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees. Fry meat a few pieces at a time to not drop temperature, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Repeat process for remaining meat pieces.
  • Sautee onions and bell peppers until onions are translucent, add sauce, cook sauce over medium-high heat, stirring, until boils and thickens then stir in pineapples and meat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place meat on a bed of rice & top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 911.4, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 29.4, Protein 19.8

SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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Pork is stir-fried with peppers, carrots, onions and pineapple in this version of the classic dish. Easy to make, and delicious.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, chunked
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 cup Kikkoman Sweet & Sour Sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Blend cornstarch and soy sauce in small bowl; stir in pork until well coated.
  • Brown pork in hot oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir carrots, onion, bell pepper and sweet & sour sauce into pork mixture. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
  • Add pineapple chunks; cook and stir only until pineapple is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

QUICK HOMEMADE SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK



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Stir up a homemade sweet-and-sour sauce for this colorful combination of tender pork, crunchy vegetables and tangy pineapple. Serve it over hot rice, chow mein noodles or both. -Eleanor Dunbar, Peoria, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set remaining marinade aside., Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on all sides or until meat is lightly browned; drain. Add the onion, carrots, green pepper, and ginger. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until pork is tender. Add reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Stir in pineapple. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

AUTHENTIC SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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This popular dish originates from Sichuan. The pork is crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. The sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Serve with rice, if desired.

Provided by Chelsea

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces pork loin
1 teaspoon rice wine
⅔ teaspoon salt, divided
1 pinch monosodium glutamate (MSG)
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup cornstarch, divided
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
⅔ teaspoon soy sauce
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice ginger, minced
4 spring onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Pound pork to 1/3-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Slice into 1 1/2-inch strips.
  • Combine pork strips, rice wine, 1/3 teaspoon salt, and monosodium glutamate in a bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Mix remaining 1/3 teaspoon salt, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl to make sauce.
  • Beat eggs with remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Add pork strips; stir to coat.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large saucepan to 280 degrees F (140 degrees C). Add pork strips one at a time to the hot oil. Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat oil to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C). Return pork to the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate with the slotted spoon.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sauce and spring onions; cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour sauce over the pork on the serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 235.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1223.7 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Tips:

  • To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
  • For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use crushed pineapple in juice.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as diced bell peppers, carrots, or onions.
  • For a healthier version of the sauce, use honey or maple syrup instead of white sugar.

Conclusion:

This easy sweet and sour sauce is perfect for chicken or pork. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it comes together in just a few minutes. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this sweet and sour sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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