Dipping Sauces

McDonald’s Hot Mustard Sauce

• 6 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (Use store brand, I use Crystal® - French's® isn't quite right)
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup (Karo™ Brand dark corn syrup)
• 4 teaspoons ground, dry mustard (I suggest Coleman's® if available)
• 11/2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/16 teaspoon (a dash) teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Mix all of the ingredients together in a microwave safe container until it is one solid color. A fork works well for this. Microwave on high about 35 seconds, and mix again. Cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours (to allow the flavors to meld) Refrigerate until needed, and remember to refrigerate unused portions. This recipe makes a little more than 4 "packets" of hot mustard sauce. Double it or triple it as needed.

This is a "clone recipe", and is the closest thing on the internet. Next time you are at McD's, grab an extra packet, and compare the ingredients with other "so-called" Top Secret Recipes. You'll see that this not only tastes closer to the real thing, but the ingredients match up as well. After all, proper ingredients = better clone.

McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce

• 1/4 cup peach preserves
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 5 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons water

Combine all ingredients except water in a food processor or blender and puree until the mixture is smooth. Pour mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add water, stir, and bring mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for five minutes, stirring often. When the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool. Store sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator.

McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce (simplified)

• 1 cup Apricot Preserves
• 3 tablespoons Heinz® 57 Sauce
• 3 tablespoons Italian Dressing
• 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce

Mix the ingredients together very well in a microwave safe jar. Zap it in the microwave for about 45 seconds, stir well again. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.

McDonald's Barbecue Sauce

• 1/2 cup Kraft original flavor barbecue sauce
• 1/3 cup Bullseye® original barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon light corn syrup

Combine the ingredients very well. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds, then stir again. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate until needed. Makes about 6.5 ounces (6 packets) of McDonald’s Barbecue Sauce.

McDonald's Honey Dipping Sauce

HONEY… just honey, you wild, wacky McFreak!