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Easy Jack In The Box Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Jack In The Box Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Sarah Brown
Make Jack in the Box sweet and sour sauce at home with this easy recipe! Tangy, sweet, and perfect for dipping chicken, fries, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 65 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2/3 cup freshly squeezed pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon filtered water
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

  • Start with measuring out all the ingredients. It’s like preparing for a trip—you want to know what you’re taking with you!

Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, combine the tamari, cornstarch, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk them together until they form a smooth mixture.

Step 3: Add the Pineapple Juice

  • Next, slowly add the pineapple juice to the bowl while whisking constantly. This helps to blend the flavors and avoids clumps from the cornstarch.

Step 4: Incorporate the Tomato Paste

  • Add the tomato paste to the mixture. Keep stirring until everything is well combined. The tomato paste will add some depth to the sauce.

Step 5: Sweeten the Mixture

  • Now, add the dark brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. These ingredients will elevate the flavor with their sweet and tangy notes. Whisk until everything is incorporated.

Step 6: Cook the Sauce

  • Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. This will help the sauce thicken up and bring all the flavors together.

Step 7: Cool and Store

  • Once it thickens to your desired consistency (this should take about 5 minutes), remove it from heat and let it cool. Once cooled, you can transfer the sauce to a jar or an airtight container.

Notes

  • Fresh Ingredients: Always use freshly squeezed juices when possible. It makes a noticeable difference in taste.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Test the sauce after cooking. If it’s too tangy, add a bit more brown sugar. If it’s too sweet, balance it out with an extra splash of vinegar.
  • Thickening Agent: If the sauce isn’t thickening as desired, mix a little more cornstarch with water (slurry) and add it to the sauce. Cook until thickened.
  • Storage: This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Just give it a good stir before using it again.
  • Versatile Base: This sauce can be the base for other flavors—feel free to add some chili sauce for a spicy kick or minced garlic for a deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 51gCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 0.4gSodium: 91mgSugar: 14g
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