Description
Learn how to make your own Subway-inspired sweet onion sauce at home with this easy recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and flavor to your favorite sandwiches, salads, and wraps.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine sugar and vinegar: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and vinegar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Prepare cornstarch mixture: In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then add it to the saucepan.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in soy sauce, minced onion, poppy seeds, mustard powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Cool and store: Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- This sauce pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, deli sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
- For a thinner consistency, add a splash of water after cooling.
- Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
