Mcdonald’s Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

McDonald’s sweet and sour sauce has been a favorite as a side dish for many years. This version of the recipe is easy to make and tastes great. I make it at home mostly, and I love it when I am cooking stir fry or general Asian dishes, so the taste of sweet and sour sauce will go well with the rest of the food. The sauce is also great for dipping vegetables, Dino nuggets, Chicken nuggets and french fries. We have used this recipe to make sweet and sour chicken at home that tastes just like the one from McDonald’s. The recipe makes roughly 1/2 cup of sauce, which is enough for one batch of sweet and sour chicken or two servings of vegetables.
What is Mcdonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce?
McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce is a thick, sweet, and sour sauce that is served with the McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. It has been around since 1989, when it replaced the barbecue sauce that had been used for years. Before then, customers could get their chicken nuggets with either sweet and sour sauce or barbecue sauce. The sweet and sour sauce was also available as a dipping sauce for french fries, but this option was discontinued in 1990.
As of 2019, McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce is made with high fructose corn syrup, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, water, modified food starch, salt, and xanthan gum (which helps thicken it). The sauce contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. It is also vegan and gluten-free, making it a good option for people with dietary restrictions. It can also be used on sandwiches or salads if desired. The sauce is a mixture of sweet and sour flavors, but it’s not as sweet as other sauces you may have tried. It’s also very thin, with a consistency similar to water.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
- 1/4 cup water (125ml)
- 2 tbsp ketchup (ketchup)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (salty, salty)
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar or honey
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
Instruction
- Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, then whisk in water until smooth.
- Cook over medium-high heat, constantly whisking, until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic powder.
- Pour mixture into a bowl and let cool completely before refrigerating it for at least 30 minutes or until chilled thoroughly (to speed up the process, you can place the bowl over ice).
Tips
McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce is one of the best sauces out there. It’s sweet, sour, and tastes good on almost everything. But we know what you’re thinking: how can I make this even better?
Well, we’ve got some tips for you.
- First of all, don’t just use the sauce as an afterthought to your meal—try mixing it in with some of your favorite foods! For example, if you like salads, try adding some to your salad dressing instead of just using vinegar. If you like soup or chili, try adding a bit more than usual so that you get a little extra kick from its tangy sweetness. And if you like grilled cheese sandwiches (who doesn’t?), spread some on top before putting the other slice on top—it’ll give the sandwich an extra special flavor!
- When it comes time to eat at home, don’t forget about dessert! If you’re making brownies, cakes, cookies, or anything else sweet, throw some McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce into the mix for an even tastier treat! And don’t forget about other food!
- If you want to get even more creative, try adding some of the sauce to your next batch of guacamole or salsa. It’ll give it a sweet and tangy kick that’ll make your taste buds do backflips!
Storage
There are three ways to store this recipe:
- In a sealed container, in the refrigerator. This is the best method for preserving freshness, but it’s also the most labor-intensive one.
- In an airtight container, in the freezer. This method is great for when you have some extra sweet and sour sauce left over after making a batch at home or if you want to make a little bit of sweet and sour sauce ahead of time for those times when you know you’re going to be craving it.
- On your table! If you can’t decide between number 1 and number 2 above, why not take advantage of both options? Keep some on hand in the fridge and some ready-to-eat on your countertop or table—you’ll always have a delicious homemade treat within reach!
Reheating
The process for reheating the Mcdonald’s sweet and sour sauce is simple:
Put the sauce in a microwaveable container and heat it high for three minutes. Stir, then heat on high for another two minutes.
Health Benefit
The sweet and sour sauce of McDonald’s is one of the most popular sauces for fried chicken. The recipe for this sauce is very simple, but it contains many important ingredients that are beneficial to health. It contains only ingredients: vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Vinegar improves blood circulation and strengthens the immune system. Vinegar helps to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, which helps to improve heart health. It also helps to reduce inflammation and swelling in joints, which can help improve arthritis symptoms.
- Sugar improves blood circulation and helps to lower blood pressure levels. This can help prevent strokes or other cardiovascular diseases by reducing plaque build-up in arteries around your heart.
- Soy sauce contains antioxidants that fight free radicals – these free radicals damage cells throughout your body, causing them to age faster than they should be aging if they weren’t attacked by free radicals all day long! Antioxidants help protect against cell damage caused by free radicals, so this is a really good ingredient to have in your diet if you want to live longer!
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 50
- Total fat: 0 grams
- Saturated fat: 0 grams
- Trans fat: 0 grams
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0 grams
- Monounsaturated fat: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Potassium: 20 milligrams
- Total carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Dietary fiber: 1 gram Sugars: 4 grams Protein: 1 gram
FAQ
How long does it take to make this sauce?
It takes about 2 minutes to make Mcdonald’s Sweet And Sour Sauce.
Conclusion
I think this sauce recipe is better than the one on the McDonald’s site, but you’ll have to be the judge of that. The main difference is that this recipe has no preservatives or additives and is free of cholesterol. Plus, it’s cheaper to make at home than to buy from McDonald’s! You can make your own at home, and it will taste better than the one in this article. The ingredients are easy to find, and they’re not expensive either.
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Mcdonald’s sweet and sour sauce recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp cornstarch cornflour
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp vingar
- 2 tsp sugar honey
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, then whisk in water until smooth.
- Cook over medium-high heat, constantly whisking, until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic powder
- Pour mixture into a bowl and let cool completely before refrigerating it for at least 30 minutes or until chilled thoroughly (to speed up the process, you can place the bowl over ice).