McDonalds Sweet Sour Sauce (Printable)

Tangy, sweet dipping sauce perfect for nuggets, fries, and stir-fry. Ready in 15 minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

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. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You will never pay extra for dipping sauce again
  • Takes fifteen minutes from start to fridge
  • Freezes beautifully so you can double batch
02 -
  • The sauce will thicken more as it cools in the refrigerator
  • Whisking constantly when adding the cornstarch prevents lumpy disasters
  • Room temperature sauce coats better than cold sauce straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a whisk instead of a spoon for smoother incorporation
  • The sauce is ready when it coats the back of a spoon
  • Warm sauce clings better to food than cold sauce

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