Mc Donald's Sweet and Sour Sauce
Recreate the iconic tangy-sweet perfection of McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce right in your own kitchen with this quick and easy recipe! Made with pantry staples like apricot preserves, soy sauce, and a hint of yellow mustard, this sauce is beautifully balanced with a touch of garlic, a dash of cayenne pepper, and a perfect pop of vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this copycat sauce is thickened to silky perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry and pairs flawlessly with chicken nuggets, fries, or even as a glaze for your favorite proteins. Whether served warm or chilled, this homemade version of the famous dipping sauce is guaranteed to delight your taste buds and elevate any meal!
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
Step 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apricot preserves, white vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar and incorporate the ingredients.
Step 4
While the sauce is simmering, slowly add the cornstarch slurry, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Step 5
Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2–4 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Step 7
Serve the sweet and sour sauce warm or chilled with chicken nuggets, fries, or other dishes of your choice. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (229.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 402.6 |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 651.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 95.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 91.3g | |
| Protein 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 13.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 103.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories