Sharwood's Black Bean & Red Pepper Cooking Sauce 425g

Name: Sharwood's Black Bean & Red Pepper Cooking Sauce 425g
Brand: Sainsbury's
SKU: 6258885
Price: 2.65 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9333 (30 reviews)

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A Rich, Savoury Sauce Topped with the Sweetness of Red Pepper.

£2.65£6.24 / kg

Product details

Description

A Rich, Savoury Sauce Topped with the Sweetness of Red Pepper.

Chilli rating - 1

No Artificial Colours or Preservatives

Suitable for Vegetarians

Sharwood's trade marks, designs and logos appearing on this pack are owned by the Premier Foods Group.

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Quick nutrition guide

Per 1/4 jar portion (105g) Typical Values

Energy

250kJ

59kcal

of an adult's Reference Intake*

Per 100g: 238kJ/56kcal

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal)

Nutrition

Table of Nutritional Information
This pack contains 4 Servings	Per 100g	Per 1/4 jar portion (105g)
Energy (kJ)	238kJ	250kJ
Energy (kcal)	56kcal	59kcal
Fat	1g	1.1g
of which Saturates	<0.5g	<0.5g
Carbohydrate	9.5g	10g
of which Sugars	5.9g	6.2g
Fibre	1.1g	1.2g
Protein	1.7g	1.8g
Salt	1g	1.1g
This jar contains approximately 4 portions	-	-

RI= Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)

Ingredients

Water, Red Pepper (16%), Onion, Fermented Black Beans (5%) ((Black Beans (Soya), Water, Salt), Salt), Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Barley Malt Vinegar, Light Soy Sauce (Soy Extract (Water, Salt, Soya Beans, Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)), Barley Malt Extract, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Sugar), Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Toasted Sesame Oil, Vegetable Bouillon (Salt, Dried Yeast Extract (contains Barley, Wheat), Leek Powder, Sugar, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Flavouring), Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid)

Information

Free From Artificial Colours
Free From Artificial Preservatives

Dietary Information

For allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see ingredients in bold.

Suitable for Vegetarians

Preparation and Safety

It's easy... 1: Simply fry 3-4 diced chicken breasts in a little oil until browned. 2: Add the sauce and simmer for 3 more minutes until all is cooked through. Please ensure food is fully cooked and piping hot throughout before serving. Serves 4. Serve with Sharwood's delicious egg noodles and prawn crackers.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place, once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 days. Best before end: See side of cap

Manufacturer Address

Freepost Premier Foods. Premier Foods ROI, PO Box No 13008, Dublin 1, Ireland.

Ratings summary

3.9 out of 5

Secret to making Chinese Black and Pork at homeSharwood's Black Bean and Red Pepper sauce is a long time favourite of mine for making Chinese style pork and black bean recipes. The sauce is thick with a rich full of flavour. I add Sharwood noodles, a tin of Sainsburys Black beans and Sainsburys frozen sliced peppers for a tasty meal. Serves 4.

1 out of 5

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Written by TiggyG28th August 2026Yes, I recommend this product

Great for a quick tasty mealGreat sauce to have in the cupboard. Use this with stir fries and serve with rice or noodles.

4 out of 5

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Written by Mariaa8123rd December 2025Yes, I recommend this product

Received free product

Not sure it authentic but it’s niceI’ve not had this in a Chinese restaurant anyway although not sure if it’s something they offer tbh. It’s got a nice mix of flavours, sweet, sour and has a good overall depth of flavour. Worked well with some chicken and veg with rice anyway

4 out of 5

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Written by PNG7815th December 2025Yes, I recommend this product

Convenient and deliciousI do try to cook from scratch as much as I can but a busy work/home life means it’s not always possible. I always have a few jars of sauce in the cupboard and this one is a particular favourite. Just brown some beef or chicken, add the sauce and simmer until the meat is cooked. While that’s cooking, cook some rice and green veg like broccoli for a simple, nutritious meal.

5 out of 5

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Written by Sunny Shirley15th December 2025

Good for a quick mealGood, convenient sauce to make a quick meal. Just need to add chicken. Not really the same flavour you’d get from a specialist Chinese brand but a decent alternative if you don’t want to spend loads and are short on time

4 out of 5

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Written by Charlotte1239th December 2025

SauceA quick and easy to use for a speedy fakeaway. not the most authentic of flavour profile but tasty.

4 out of 5

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Written by DS557th December 2025

Not exactly authentic but super convenientOne thing that can be said for certain about Sharwoods' ready-to-use sauces is that they are absolutely convenient, allowing you the opportunity to make a nice warm meal within less than 10 minutes (Though this will of course depend on whether you follow the given instructions or perhaps use some other ingredient and/or source of protein which maybe requires a little more time). Another thing? They can be a little hit or miss 😅 Now, I'm no expert on Asian cuisine by any means (Oh, but I'd like to be!), but this sauce just doesn't quite fit the idea that I've put together in my head over the years of what it's supposed to taste like. In fact, browsing the comments - earlier comments, at least - I clearly haven't been alone in feeling this way and, in fact, someone helped single out for me what the issue is: A somewhat strong, vinegar-y taste. This sauce is meant to be savoury, umami, but it really just isn't (Again, I am no expert but the resemblance just isn't there in my opinion, unless if we're talking about a visual resemblance in terms of the colour and being full of chunks of bell pepper, ETC. With all of this said, I STILL wouldn't suggest not at least trying it - people do seem to like it regardless. You could always try to tweak the sauce which, according to Google, could be as simple as adding soy or fish sauce, miso paste, or a little MSG. I didn't have any of these but will definitely try to remember to grab one to try this for myself next time! 5 stars to help make up for the wild 1 star reviews

5 out of 5

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Written by drea835th December 2025

Convenient sauceI like this one very much. It's lovely with lots of veggies and tofu. We buy it frequently. It has easy to follow instructions too.

5 out of 5

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Written by Andgonlp25th November 2025Yes, I recommend this product

Perfect Fakeaway!Perfect for a fakeaway! Easy and quick to cook and perfect with some chicken, veg and rice.

5 out of 5

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Written by Stargirl21st November 2025

Quick and easy sauceQuick and easy sauce, is very tasty, just add to some meat or veg and you got a decent meal.

5 out of 5

Written by mrsteve200028th September 2023

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