Sweet-and-Sour Sausage

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Sausage
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) uncooked sausage links; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup vinegar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; Hot cooked rice

This main dish is a nice change of pace from traditional sweet-and-sour meatballs. It's much quicker to make, too. For variety, I like to substitute a different kind of sausage, like spicy Italian.—Nova MacIsaac, Souris, Prince Edward Island

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked sausage links
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage until a thermometer reads 160° drain. When cool enough to handle, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
Combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vinegar and ketchup; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple and sausage; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 595 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1458mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Sweet-and-Sour Sausage in Country Woman March/April 1999

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Chesiel Nam

Sep 9, 2017

I think it will be better if you let the cornstarch dissolve first in water before you put the other ingredients. Because when I follow the Step 2, the cornstarch become solid when I mix it to sugar.
trudybmk

Dec 22, 2010

A very good recipe, my family really enjoyed it. I added 1/2 bellpepper, 1/2 onion and 1 carrot all cut into 1" cubes. Next time I prepare this, I plan to use chunk pineapple and replace 1/2 the water with the juice from the can.Will definately make again.Mrs.B
Delanie

Oct 14, 2010

Wonderful! Made it with meatballs instead of sausage. So good!:)