Sweet Onion Sauce Clone
Recreate the magic of your favorite sandwich shop at home with this irresistible Sweet Onion Sauce Clone recipe! Sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced, this homemade sauce combines pantry staples like granulated sugar, onion powder, and soy sauce with a touch of honey for natural sweetness and a hint of paprika for warmth. With just 10 minutes of cooking time, this silky-smooth condiment thickens beautifully thanks to a quick cornstarch slurry. Once chilled, it’s the ultimate topping for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or even as a dipping sauce for grilled meats. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this sweet onion sauce is a must-have for elevating your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Add white vinegar, onion powder, mustard powder, paprika, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and honey to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently to prevent lumps or sticking.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes until it thickens to the desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool completely to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop.
Serve drizzled over sandwiches, wraps, salads, or as a condiment for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1759 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 217.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
