Sweet 'N Sour Sauce For Meatballs Or Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet 'N Sour Sauce For Meatballs Or Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (I use Johnny's brand); 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, undrained (or chunks); 1/2 cup vinegar; 2/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice; 1 small green pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1
In medium saucepan stir together both sugars, cornstarch and seasoning salt. Mix well.
2
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.
3
Stir in Worcestershire and cherry juice.
4
Add green pepper, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
5
For Meatballs: Pour sauce over your favorite cooked meatballs in casserole dish or in a pan on the stove and heat through.
6
For Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 13x9x2 inch baking dish sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 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.

268

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (I use Johnny's brand), and more.

Yes, Sweet 'N Sour Sauce For Meatballs Or Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet 'N Sour Sauce For Meatballs Or Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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