Description
This Subway Sweet Onion Sauce recipe is a creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet condiment perfect for enhancing sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. Made with mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, and a blend of spices, it offers a delicious balance of flavors that mimics the iconic sauce found at Subway restaurants.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey (Adjust sweetness to preference)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional, for a slight kick)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the mayonnaise, white vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. This combination forms the creamy, tangy, and sweet foundation of the sauce.
- Warm and Whisk: Place the saucepan over low heat and whisk the mixture continuously until it becomes smooth and the ingredients fully combine. Do not cook; the goal is just to warm it slightly to help meld the flavors.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: Stir in the sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and if desired, the cayenne pepper for a hint of spice. These seasonings create the signature flavor profile of the sauce.
- Blend Thoroughly: Keep whisking gently until all spices and sugar are evenly incorporated and the sauce has a uniform texture.
- Cool Down: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature to prevent condensation in storage.
- Store Properly: Transfer the cooled sweet onion sauce to an airtight container to preserve freshness and flavor in the refrigerator.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the sauce to chill for at least 1 hour before use. This resting time lets the flavors fully meld, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to control the sweetness to your preference.
- Cayenne pepper is optional and can be omitted if a milder sauce is preferred.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- This sauce pairs well with sandwiches, burgers, salads, and as a dipping sauce.
- Use a whisk for best blending results to achieve smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Stovetop mixing and whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Subway sweet onion sauce, sweet onion sauce recipe, copycat Subway sauce, homemade sandwich sauce, honey mustard sauce
