With its captivating blend of sweet and sour flavors, sweet n sour sauce has become a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds across cultures, making it a versatile accompaniment to a range of dishes. Whether you're yearning for tender meatballs enveloped in a tangy glaze or crispy chicken smothered in a vibrant sauce, mastering the art of crafting sweet n sour sauce is the key to transforming an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience. This comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets of creating the perfect sweet n sour sauce, ensuring that your meatballs and chicken shine with delectable flavors.
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THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
An easy, delicious recipe made with ingredients you always have around the house! A definite winner! Wonderful served with rice!
Provided by KIMMY D
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 815 mg, Sugar 55.4 g
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
- Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
- Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
- To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
- To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.
SWEET 'N' SOUR CHICKEN
This entree was served at a special dinner hosted by my Sunday school teacher. The ingredients are simple, but the chicken is tender and tasty. I serve it to company and am often asked for the recipe.-Christine McDonald, Riverdale, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Add peppers; return to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-13 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET 'N SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS OR CHICKEN
Sweet and tangy sauce for meatballs or chicken. I developed this recipe as a variation on my simple sweet and sour dipping sauce used in my Asian inspired recipe #336740 recipe. Still very simple to make but a little more sophisticated with the addition of brown sugar, pineapple and green pepper. I hope you enjoy it too!
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups of sauce
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In medium saucepan stir together both sugars, cornstarch and seasoning salt. Mix well.
- Stir in pineapple, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat just enough to keep it at a low boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Stir in Worcestershire and cherry juice.
- Add green pepper, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
- For Meatballs: Pour sauce over your favorite cooked meatballs in casserole dish or in a pan on the stove and heat through.
- For Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 13x9x2 inch baking dish sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes depending on thickness of chicken. Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Uncover the last 10 minutes of cooking.
SWEET N SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS AND WINGS
This sauce is so easy and can be used for a variety of foods. Just pour over meatballs or pour over cooked wings and put under the broiler.
Provided by Caryn Gale
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix sugar and starch.
- Add all ingredients in a medium saucepan EXCEPT the peppers.
- Heat slowly to a boil, stirring often.
- Add peppers.
- Simmer 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 174, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 18.7, Protein 0.6
Tips:
- Use a good quality soy sauce and rice vinegar. These are the key ingredients in the sauce and will make a big difference in the final flavor.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your own taste. If you like a sweeter sauce, add more sugar. If you like a spicier sauce, add more chili sauce.
- If you don't have any ketchup on hand, you can substitute tomato sauce or tomato paste.
- This sauce is also great for stir-fries, noodles, and rice dishes.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meal, give this sweet and sour sauce a try!
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