Harold’s Mild Sauce Recipe
Harold’s Mild Sauce is a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy Chicago style sauce that adds a flavor punch to fried chicken, fries, sandwiches, and more. Made with simple ingredients like ketchup, hot sauce, honey, vinegar, and spices, it’s easy to whip up at home.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Heat-resistant Spatula
- Glass Jar or Bottle
Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup hot sauce mild, like Frank’s RedHot
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix ketchup, hot sauce, honey, and vinegar. Stir well until fully blended.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or tanginess to your preference. Add more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tang.
- Optional Heating: Pour the sauce into a saucepan over low heat. Warm gently for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Drizzle over fried chicken, wings, fries, or sandwiches. Pair it with your favorite Chicago-style meals for that authentic flavor.
- Store Leftovers: Transfer to a clean jar, refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for drizzling over fried chicken, fries, or sandwiches.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar.
- Adjust sweetness or heat according to taste by adding more honey or reducing hot sauce.
- Works well as a dipping sauce or mixed into mayonnaise for a creamy variant.