Wendy’s Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
The Wendy’s Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe is simple, cozy and full of comfort. I remember dipping nuggets into this sauce after school.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Prepare the Cornstarch Slurry
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water. Stir until smooth with no lumps.
Combine Liquid Ingredients
- Pour pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar and soy sauce into a saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
Add the Sugar
- Add brown sugar to the saucepan. Stir until it starts to dissolve.
Heat the Sauce
- Place saucepan over medium heat. Stir often to prevent sticking or burning.
Add Garlic Powder
- Sprinkle garlic powder into the mixture. Stir well to spread flavor evenly.
Add the Slurry
- Slowly pour cornstarch mixture into the sauce. Stir constantly to avoid clumps.
Simmer Gently
- Let sauce simmer for five minutes. Stir until thick and glossy.
Check the Texture
- Sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Add water if too thick.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce. Add sugar or vinegar if needed.
Cool the Sauce
- Remove from heat. Let sauce cool before storing or serving.
Transfer to Container
- Pour sauce into a clean jar or bowl. Seal tightly.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve with nuggets, fries or snacks. Enjoy every dip.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple juice for brighter flavor.
- Stir constantly while heating to avoid lumps.
- Add honey for softer sweetness.
- Use rice vinegar for milder tang.
- Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
- Make it thicker by adding extra slurry slowly.