Homemade McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce Copycat
This tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce is perfect for dipping or drizzling on your favorite snacks, from homemade nuggets to crispy egg rolls.
Equipment
- small sauce pan
- Whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Apricot Preserves
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Mix Ingredients:
- In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, ketchup, soy sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Simmer:
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to simmer (about 3-5 minutes).
Adjust Consistency:
- To Thicken: Dissolve 1 tbsp of cornstarch in 2 tbsp of water. Gradually add it to the sauce, stirring constantly, until the desired thickness is reached.To Thin: Add a little water (1-2 tbsp) if you prefer a thinner consistency, adjusting to your taste.
Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the sauce and add more red pepper flakes if you’d like it spicier.
Cool and Serve:
- Remove from heat, let the sauce cool, and serve with nuggets, fries, or any snack!
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 489mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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