Best Low Sodium Sweet and Sour Sauce - Tasty, Healthy Heart Recipes (2024)

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 serving120+ mg
Sodium per serving for this recipe2 mg
Calories per serving83

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HOW MUCH SODIUM IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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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 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!

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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.

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Stir in thecornstarch slurry and lightly boil while stirring for another minute untilthickened and it’s ready! If you wantthe red hue that you may be used to, simply add a few drops of red foodcoloring. But it makes no difference in the taste. Once it’s thickened up, useit right away or refrigerate it for up to two weeks.

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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

Written by: Bill

November 9, 2019

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!

4.84 from 18 votes

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine American, Chinese

Servings 10 2 Tbsp

Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz. canned pineapple juice
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 Tbsp Ketchup Heinz / Hunts no salt added
  • 1/8 tsp liquid smoke

Cornstarch Slurry Thickener:

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2-3 drops red food coloring optional (Really its useless unless you like the color)

Preparation

  • 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.

  • 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.

I use, own and recommend these products and ingredients used in this recipe.

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Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal (4%)

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Nutrition InformationThe information shown is provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be substituted for a doctor’s 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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FAQs

What is a good low sodium sauce? ›

Seasoning Secrets: 7 Low-Sodium Sauces
  • Alfredo Sauce.
  • Lemon Caper Sauce.
  • Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce.
  • Soy-Less Sodium Sauce.
  • Spicy BBQ Sauce.
  • Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.
  • White BBQ Sauce.

Does sweet and sour sauce have a lot of sodium? ›

that can have large amounts of sodium. Soy sauces, fish sauces, and sweet and sour sauces may contain 900-1500 mg of sodium per tablespoon. This is 75-100% of what your daily intake should be; all in one small spoon!

Is there a low sodium buffalo sauce? ›

I use Tabasco brand because it's easy to find, and relatively low sodium. However, there are some brands that are even lower sodium. A few of those are: Doc's Salt Free Hot Sauce, Mr. Spice Salt Free Hot Sauce, and Jersey Girl Sizzlin' Salt Free Hot Sauce.

Does sweet and sour sauce have acid? ›

Water, high fructose corn syrup, distilled white vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, modified corn starch, pineapple juice concentrate, salt, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Red 40, citric acid, FD&C Yellow 6, xanthan gum, natural flavor, sodium benzoate added as a preservative.

What sauce is heart healthy? ›

There are many healthier alternatives, like salsa, tahini, guacamole, or balsamic vinegar. These condiments are minimally processed and made from wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients.

Which dressing has the least amount of sodium? ›

Vinegar and olive oil dressings tend to have the least salt in them, but vinaigrettes can get a little dull.

What is a substitute for sweet and sour sauce? ›

Alternative Sweet and Sour Sauce

1 cup pineapple juice. 1/3 cup water. 3 tablespoons vinegar. 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

How unhealthy is sweet and sour sauce? ›

Sweet and sour sauce is not a good source of vitamins and minerals. It does however have 3 milligrams of vitamin C. This makes up 5% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. Sweet and sour sauce is a high-sodium food and provides 7% of the total recommended daily intake.

Does Buffalo Wild Wings have low sodium options? ›

✓ Plain Boneless Wings

A small order of plain boneless wings (6 wings) provides 360 calories, 19g fat, 7g saturated fat, 20g carbohydrate, 29g protein, and 1,260mg sodium. A small order of traditional wings (6 wings) provides 430 calories, 24g fat, 8g saturated fat, 0g carbohydrate, 53 g protein, and 160mg sodium.

What hot sauce has no sodium? ›

Doc's Salt Free Hot Sauce is salt-free, but so good!

Does Chick Fil A sauce have sodium? ›

Here's the sodium content for Chick-fil-A's lineup of dipping sauces: Barbecue Sauce: 200 mg. Chick-fil-A® Sauce: 170 mg.

Which is better, la choy or kikkoman sweet and sour sauce? ›

While Kikkoman does make great soy sauce, their sweet and sour is best left on the shelf. A big step up from there is La Choy. Their sauce is bright and goopy, it's easy to understand the appeal of this well-known brand. Fruit forward, with an overwhelming pineapple flavor, this sauce starts sweet and stays sweet.

What is Chinese restaurant sweet and sour sauce made of? ›

While sweet and sour can be found in diverse forms in China, the American version builds upon the simple mixture of sugar, vinegar, and spices with the addition of fruit juice—most commonly pineapple—and ketchup, giving the sauce both its red hue and uniquely Western flavor.

How do you make sweet and sour sauce less acidic? ›

Tip: Sugar can also soften acidic flavors, as in a sweet-and-sour sauce. To see how, make an overly sour vinaigrette, then whisk in sugar a pinch at a time until the vinaigrette tastes less harsh but not sweet.

Which condiment is the lowest in sodium? ›

Low Sodium Condiments (and low/no sugar too!)
  • Blistered Guacamole.
  • Cilantro Lime Sauce (dairy free)
  • Low Sodium Enchilada Sauce.
  • Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce (Low Sodium Marinara Sauce)
  • Sugar Free Strawberry Jam.
  • Low Sodium Italian Dressing & Marinade.
  • Low Sodium Ketchup (sugar free too!)
  • Low Sodium BBQ Sauce.

Is there a spaghetti sauce that is low in sodium? ›

If you can find Silver Palate Low Sodium Marinara at your grocery store, this is the low sodium pasta sauce you should be buying. It's noticeably lower sodium—in fact, it's actually low sodium at 140 mg per serving. It makes up for being lower salt in a lot of ways.

Does Prego make a low sodium sauce? ›

Low Sodium Traditional Italian Pasta Sauce | Prego® Sauces.

Can you eat spaghetti on a low sodium diet? ›

A low-sodium diet requires you to avoid the following high-sodium foods: Canned foods (meats, soups, beef stew, and pasta meals)

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