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Best Low Sodium Sweet and Sour Sauce
by Bill
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This homemade Low-Sodium Sweet and Sour Sauce is so quick and easy to make, it is perfect to
make a batch at a time as needed. No need to store and tastes better then store bought or even
takeout sauce. Both of which I find to be too sweet, almost sickly sweet. Plus it’s nearly sodium
free. Making this such an easy way to shave extra sodium points off you may find other uses for
it!
Typical sodium amount per serving 120+ mg
Sodium per serving for this recipe 2 mg
Calories per serving 83
HOW MUCH SODIUM IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Sweet and sour sauce ready for dipping
With most store bought sweet and sour sauces being 120 mg of
sodium or more per two tablespoons and takeout being who
knows what, this is an easy no brainer to make at home. I know I
used to use probably close to 3X the “serving size” on a meal. So
that would be an easy savings of 350 mg sodium in just the
sauce! And believe me, you won’t know it’s missing.
Homemade Low Sodium Sweet and Sour Sauce is probably best
known for going over sweet and sour chicken OR sweet and sour
pork. How about shrimp? (Check out my great Low Sodium
Sweet and Chicken recipe by the way!) But it is also superb for
doing so much more like; a dipping sauce for vegetables, spring
rolls or a basting marinade for chicken, pork or ribs. You can even
Typical sweet and sour sauce label
use it over just plain rice or even on a salad. This super easy Low
Sodium Sweet and Sour sauce deserves to be at the top of your
recipe list or known off the top of your head!
Low sodium sweet and sour better than store and
takeout
MAKING LOW SODIUM SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE IS SIMPLE
With just a few common pantry ingredients and 5 minutes, this tastes and is better for you than
store bought! Easily shaving 100’s of mg of sodium off a meal!
It is simply a base mixture of a small can of pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar,
and a touch of liquid smoke. Mix all of these ingredients except for the cornstarch slurry, in a
small saucepan and stir to a light boil till sugar dissolves.
Stir in the
cornstarch slurry and lightly boil while stirring for another minute until
thickened and
it’s ready! If you want
the red hue that you may be used to, simply add a few drops of red food
coloring. But it makes no difference in the taste. Once it’s thickened up, use
it right away or
refrigerate it for up to two weeks.
A few other recipes you may enjoy!
Very Low Sodium French Dressing
Low Sodium Sweet and Sour Chicken
Low Sodium Buttered Chicken Instant Pot
Best Low Sodium Saucy Garlic Chicken Over Noodles
Low sodium sweet and sour chicken
As always, please let me know how you like this recipe in the comments! I get motivated when I
hear from you and am interested to learn about how you liked and served your Low-Sodium
Sweet and Sour Sauce. We are in this together and I want your feedback so please leave a
comment or rating and share any tips you might have.
Low-Sodium Sweet and Sour
Sauce
Five minutes and a few ingredients make this Low-
Sodium Sweet and Sour Sauce super easy to whip up a
batch when needed and taste better than any other!
4.86 from 7 votes
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PREP TIME COOK TIME TOTAL TIME
2 mins 3 mins 5 mins
COURSE CUISINE SERVINGS CALORIES
Condiment, Sauce American, Chinese 30 2 Tbsp 83 kcal
INGREDIENTS 1x 2x 3x
33 oz. canned pineapple juice
2.25 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
9 Tbsp low sodium ketchup
0.38 tsp liquid smoke
Cornstarch Slurry Thickener:
4.5 Tbsp cornstarch
6 Tbsp water
6-9 drops red food coloring optional Really its useless unless you like the color
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place all of the ingredients, except cornstarch slurry, in a small saucepan and bring to a
boil, stir till ketchup and sugar dissolve. In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water till
smooth. Then pour cornstarch slurry into saucepan, simmer and stir constantly for
another minute until thickened. Stir it in red food coloring if desired.
2. Use immediately or let the sauce cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
for up to two weeks.
NOTES
Rice vinegar is preferred but apple cider vinegar may be substituted.
Makes 1 1/3 cups sauce.
NUTRITION
Calories: 83kcal
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Nutrition Information – The information shown is provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be substituted for
a doctors or nutritionist’s advice. Please understand that not everyone’s sodium requirements are the same, therefore
some recipes may be higher than you’re allowed. Always consult with your doctor for your recommended daily sodium
allowance.
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Bill
Welcome! After a stroke, I began to prepare tasty heart healthy – low
sodium and reduced fat meals. A tasty easily prepared meal that can
help you change your lifestyle for a healthier life. More
about myself…
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8 thoughts on “Best Low Sodium Sweet and Sour Sauce”
Linda Miller
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This was excellent for a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets. My grandchildren didn’t
know the difference, and I didn’t have to go without this time, and could enjoy it with
them!
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Jane O'Dea
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The most successful low salt meal I’ve tried yet. The rest of the family had seconds and
thirds! Thanks 👍
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Bill
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Love it! Thank you for your comment Jane
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Darla Linkins
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I didn’t change a single thing in this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you
Bill for taking the time to come up with this recipe. My husband was just diagnosed with
advanced Stage 3 liver disease and HAS to keep diet low sodium. We thought he’d never
have Chinese food again. Not true with this recipe. Have you figured out a recipe for
General Tso’s or Sesame chicken yet? I would love to try them.
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Bill
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Hi Darla,
Thanks for the review and comment. I plan to get to the recipes you mentioned above
soon. Have you seen the Chinese recipes I currently have? Low Sodium Pepper
Chicken Stir Fry – Low Sodium Beef Stir Fry or Low Sodium Sweet and Sour Chicken
Good luck! Thanks again
Bill
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Debbie
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Im trying to make this for my dad, who was recently diagnosed with congestive heart
failure. I find liquid smoke, but they are mesquite, hickory, etc. Can you please clarify
which one you use? Thank you so much!
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Bill
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Hi Debbie, I usually get the hickory. But either one should work reallyy.
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Jen
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Delicious! Would never know it is so low sodium!
Reply
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Bill
Welcome! After a stroke, I began to prepare tasty heart
healthy – low sodium and reduced fat meals. A tasty easily
prepared meal that can help you change your lifestyle for a
healthier life. More about myself…
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