Sweet ‘n Sour Sauce Recipe
Sweet 'N Sour Sauce at McDonald's is a sweet and sour apricot and peach-flavored sauce with savory spices and slight lingering heat.
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, peach preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 2
Heat the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients together until well combined.
- 3
Simmer
Allow the sauce to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Season
Taste the sauce and add salt and black pepper as needed. Adjust the heat by adding more crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- 5
Cool and Store
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool. Transfer it to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
