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Post by susancinpa on May 11, 2021 16:11:01 GMT
After many years of La Choy Sweet & Sour Duck Sauce being my go-to, it has disappeared and I'm seeing online that it's discontinued. Okay, so go to my back-up, Kraft Sweet & Sour sauce, can't find any of that, either. Saved by finding Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet & Sour sauce. Now it's showing it's been discontinued. What is going on?
I always used it to go with egg rolls, glazing my ham, cooking the mini Hillshire Farm L'il Smokies in the slow cooker, and I can't remember what all else.
What do I use as an alternative now? Regular duck sauce just doesn't cut it.
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Post by workingclassdog on May 11, 2021 16:11:47 GMT
That's weird. Start stock piling it from restaurants?? lol
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Post by femalebusiness on May 11, 2021 16:15:38 GMT
I use a lot of Knorr bullion cubes, both chicken and beef. I haven't found any of the beef for months. I have tried five different stores and nothing. They have plenty of the chicken but the beef is no where to be found. I finally bought some store brand cubes but it isn't really very good. So I feel your pain.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on May 11, 2021 16:18:08 GMT
I use a lot of Knorr bullion cubes, both chicken and beef. I haven't found any of the beef for months. I have tried five different stores and nothing. They have plenty of the chicken but the beef is no where to be found. I finally bought some store brand cubes but it isn't really very good. So I feel your pain. I can't help with sweet & sour sauce, but for bullion, have you ever tried 'Better than Bullion' ?? It's a sort of paste that's in a jar; refrigerate after opening... but one teaspoon (I think) is equivalent to one bullion cube. They also have a couple other flavors besides just chicken and beef... roasted garlic, and roasted vegetable. It lasts for a long time in the refrigerator. |
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Post by mcjunkin on May 11, 2021 16:18:09 GMT
I saw a headline about the possibility of ketchup packet shortages. Not ketchup, but the packets. Did not read, so don't know why. Maybe similar??
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Post by femalebusiness on May 11, 2021 16:19:10 GMT
I just googled your duck sauce and they say it is not available.
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Post by femalebusiness on May 11, 2021 16:21:25 GMT
I use a lot of Knorr bullion cubes, both chicken and beef. I haven't found any of the beef for months. I have tried five different stores and nothing. They have plenty of the chicken but the beef is no where to be found. I finally bought some store brand cubes but it isn't really very good. So I feel your pain. I can't help with sweet & sour sauce, but for bullion, have you ever tried 'Better than Bullion' ?? It's a sort of paste that's in a jar; refrigerate after opening... but one teaspoon (I think) is equivalent to one bullion cube. They also have a couple other flavors besides just chicken and beef... roasted garlic, and roasted vegetable. It lasts for a long time in the refrigerator. Haven't tried that but I am going shopping tomorrow and will look for it. The store brand is just not cutting it. Thanks for the recommendation. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on May 11, 2021 16:23:24 GMT
femalebusiness - Another vote for the Better Than Bullion. I was a die hard Knorr buillon cube user for 30+ years, then I tried the BTB. Much better, fresher taste. You might give it a try. susancinpa & lizacreates- If you can find San-J sauces, you might try their Sweet & Tangy Sauce. All the San-J products are gluten-free and very good. I only switched to that brand when DD was doing a doctor recommended GF diet. Another brand to look for is Kikkoman.
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Post by femalebusiness on May 11, 2021 16:24:58 GMT
femalebusiness - Another vote for the Better Than Bullion. I was a die hard Knorr buillon cube user for 30+ years, then I tried the BTB. Much better, fresher taste. You might give it a try. I will pick up a jar and try it even if I find the Knorr. |
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Post by flanz on May 11, 2021 16:36:51 GMT
femalebusiness - Another vote for the Better Than Bullion. I was a die hard Knorr buillon cube user for 30+ years, then I tried the BTB. Much better, fresher taste. You might give it a try. I will pick up a jar and try it even if I find the Knorr. Super! I think you'll be glad you did. I love this bullion and use several flavors. Once in a while I find a jumbo jar of the chicken version at Costco. I'm sorry, I don't know a thing about sweet and sour sauces. |
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Post by lizacreates on May 11, 2021 16:42:20 GMT
After many years of La Choy Sweet & Sour Duck Sauce being my go-to, it has disappeared and I'm seeing online that it's discontinued. Okay, so go to my back-up, Kraft Sweet & Sour sauce, can't find any of that, either. Saved by finding Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet & Sour sauce. Now it's showing it's been discontinued. What is going on? I always used it to go with egg rolls, glazing my ham, cooking the mini Hillshire Farm L'il Smokies in the slow cooker, and I can't remember what all else. What do I use as an alternative now? Regular duck sauce just doesn't cut it. Same. I also use LaChoy and cannot find it or any other brand on my store shelves. I can order online but the prices right now are extortionate. I've been making my own and I like the recipe from spendwithpennies. link |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2021 16:44:16 GMT
I do this but use arrowroot and no food dye. I have also done something similar with peach juice. |
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Post by papersilly on May 11, 2021 16:44:54 GMT
find an asian store. you will find more sweet and sour sauce than you will know what to do with.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2021 16:46:19 GMT
I saw a headline about the possibility of ketchup packet shortages. Not ketchup, but the packets. Did not read, so don't know why. Maybe similar?? It is also ketchup itself now. I am starting to see gaps on the shelf and only 1 store in my city has Heinz Simply, so I buy 2 at a time. |
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Post by mcjunkin on May 11, 2021 16:52:27 GMT
I saw a headline about the possibility of ketchup packet shortages. Not ketchup, but the packets. Did not read, so don't know why. Maybe similar?? It is also ketchup itself now. I am starting to see gaps on the shelf and only 1 store in my city has Heinz Simply, so I buy 2 at a time. GRrrrrrrrrr. Thanks for the head's up!!!! |
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Post by Scrapper100 on May 11, 2021 17:48:10 GMT
I saw a headline about the possibility of ketchup packet shortages. Not ketchup, but the packets. Did not read, so don't know why. Maybe similar?? It is also ketchup itself now. I am starting to see gaps on the shelf and only 1 store in my city has Heinz Simply, so I buy 2 at a time. I thought it was only packets but was running low. Glad I bought some at Sam’s recently. How frustrating on the sweet and sour sauce and do weird that it’s been discontinued. I’ve never made from scratch but may have to try the recipe posted. |
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Post by compeateropeator on May 11, 2021 17:59:46 GMT
I can't help with sweet & sour sauce, but for bullion, have you ever tried 'Better than Bullion' ?? It's a sort of paste that's in a jar; refrigerate after opening... but one teaspoon (I think) is equivalent to one bullion cube. They also have a couple other flavors besides just chicken and beef... roasted garlic, and roasted vegetable. It lasts for a long time in the refrigerator. Haven't tried that but I am going shopping tomorrow and will look for it. The store brand is just not cutting it. Thanks for the recommendation. I have switched to the better than bullion products and really like them. Good luck. I hate when my favorite products disappear. My product that I love that has disappeared lately is the Townhouse rosemary and olive oil focaccia crackers. They were my favorite and can’t find them anywhere. Good luck finding the sweet and sour sauce or an acceptable substitute brand. |
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Post by marianne on May 11, 2021 18:10:24 GMT
Have you tried Kikkoman sweet and sour sauce? It's available at Walmart, Target, Amazon...
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Post by Monica* on May 11, 2021 18:21:07 GMT
Okay, got nervous reading your post so put in a quick order on our favorite Chinese barbeque sauce. Not exactly a sweet and sour but thought I would be safe! Ubiquitous in New England but we have to order it online now that we've moved south. Ah So Sauce |
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Post by gorgeouskid on May 11, 2021 18:35:20 GMT
I use a lot of Knorr bullion cubes, both chicken and beef. I haven't found any of the beef for months. I have tried five different stores and nothing. They have plenty of the chicken but the beef is no where to be found. I finally bought some store brand cubes but it isn't really very good. So I feel your pain. I swear by Savory Choice broth packets. |
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Post by tenacious on May 11, 2021 20:06:19 GMT
That is so weird!
I don’t but sweet/sour sauce, I use Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for anything like dipping egg rolls, BUT, when I was in Walmart yesterday, they had big bottles of Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce (basically sweet/sour) and also a Panda Express sauce that looked like sweet/sour.
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Post by susancinpa on May 12, 2021 11:19:03 GMT
Thank you for the link to the recipe to make my own. I was looking for some recipes, but just didn't know which ones were worth trying.
I will also keep an eye out for the Chick-Fil-A and Panda Express sauces to try. We do have the sweet chili sauce, but it isn't quite the same. It is just so strange that all my back-ups are being discontinued.
Also, we also use the "Better than Bullion" in lieu of bullion cubes. Depending on where you're shopping, they have really expanded their line. They also now have ham base, which helps if making ham gravy.
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Post by susancinpa on May 12, 2021 11:31:10 GMT
LOL, I just received a notification that the Kraft Sweet & Sour sauce is back in stock at Walmart. However, when I go online, it's still showing sold out.
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