McDonalds Sweet and Sour Sauce (Print)
Tangy, sweet sauce perfect for dipping nuggets, fries, or adding to stir-fry dishes.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup apricot preserves
02 - 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
03 - 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 3 tablespoons ketchup
06 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Thickener
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 2 tablespoons cold water
→ Optional for Extra Zest
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt.
02 - Place over medium heat and whisk until smooth and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry.
04 - Pour the slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly.
05 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (about 2-3 minutes).
06 - If using, stir in garlic powder and onion powder for extra depth.
07 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
08 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You will never drive to the drive-thru just for sauce again
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat
- The flavor is somehow better than the original
02 -
- The sauce thickens more as it cools in the refrigerator
- Hot liquid will make cornstarch clump instantly so always use cold water
03 -
- Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve for restaurant smoothness
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat