Subway Sweet Onion Sauce Copycat
Recreate the irresistible flavor of Subway's iconic Sweet Onion Sauce at home with this easy and budget-friendly copycat recipe. Bursting with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes, this homemade sauce combines pantry staples like soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and a touch of zesty lemon juice with aromatic spices like onion and garlic powder. Ready in just 10 minutes, this thick and glossy sauce is ideal as a sandwich topping, salad dressing, or dip. The poppy seeds add a subtle crunch, while a quick chill in the fridge ensures the flavors meld beautifully. Whip up a batch and elevate your homemade subs to deli-quality perfection!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.3333 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Step 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and add white vinegar, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk continuously to combine.
Step 3
Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while whisking frequently. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Transfer the sweet onion sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Shake or stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (250.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 449.0 |
| Total Fat 1.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1287.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 100.4g | |
| Protein 2.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 46.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 135.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories