Simple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks with their juice, water, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the pineapple is tender and the flavors have melded, stirring occasionally. (Simmer time: approximately 20 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully transfer the pineapple mixture to a blender, filling it no more than halfway to prevent splattering. Secure the lid tightly and pulse a few times to begin, then blend until smooth. (Blending time: 1-2 minutes)

Recipe View Return the blended sauce to the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. (Time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, creating a slurry. (Prep time: 1 minute)

Recipe View Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. (Time: 1 minute)

Recipe View Continue to cook and stir the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving or storing. (Cooking time: 2-3 minutes)