Description
Make your own Sweet and Sour Sauce – McDonald’s Copycat in just 5 minutes! This easy recipe captures the delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, reminiscent of the iconic fast-food favorite. Perfect for dipping chicken nuggets, drizzling over grilled chicken, or enhancing stir-fries, this versatile sauce is a must-have condiment for any meal. Not only is it quick to prepare, but making it at home allows you to avoid preservatives while saving money compared to store-bought versions. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a casual evening at home, this sauce will impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup apricot preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1½ teaspoons vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine apricot preserves, pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt.
- Whisk until smooth and well combined. For a chunkier texture from the preserves, blend using a mini food processor or stick blender until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately with your favorite snacks or meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg