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Awesome Sweet & Sour Sauce

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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped (if you love onions use a whole onion)
  • 1/2 cup cold water (or pineapple juice)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (can omit but better to add)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth; set aside

  • Step 2: To a saucepan, melt butter; Add in onions and saute for about 3 minutes or until soft.

  • Step 3: To saucepan, add in all remaining ingredients, Re-whisk the water cornstarch mix again then add to saucepan; bring to a simmer whisking continuously until thickened, then continue simmering on low heat for about 8-10 minutes (season with pepper about halfway through cooking).

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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