Homemade McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Make your own McDonald’s sweet and sour sauce at home with this easy and quick recipe. Ready in just 5 minutes, this tangy and sweet sauce pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes like chicken nuggets, fries, and more. Using simple pantry ingredients, you can recreate the delicious flavor right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 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
- Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the apricot jam, pineapple juice, vinegar, yellow mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt until fully combined.
- Whisk thoroughly: Whisk the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated, forming a cohesive sweet and sour sauce.
- Optional blending for smoothness: If your apricot jam or preserves are chunky, you can transfer the sauce to a mini food processor or use a stick blender to pulse or blend the sauce until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding more apricot preserves or vinegar to suit your taste.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for the best flavor, or substitute with canned juice in a pinch.
