McDonalds Sweet and Sour Sauce (Print version)
Tangy apricot-pineapple sauce ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for dipping chicken, fries, or adding flavor to stir-fry dishes.
# What you'll 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.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in about 15 minutes with ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
- The flavor hits that perfect spot between sweet and tangy that makes everything taste better
02 -
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools so do not overcook it or it will become too thick
- Always dissolve cornstarch in cold liquid not hot or it will clump up immediately
03 -
- Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve after cooking for an incredibly smooth restaurant style texture
- Room temperature sauce coats food better than cold sauce so let it sit out for 10 minutes before serving