This Louisiana Red Sauce is a vibrant, deeply flavored condiment that captures the essence of traditional Cajun cooking. Starting with a base of butter-bloomed chili powder, it builds layers of flavor with sautéed onions, garlic, celery, and green peppers. The addition of crushed Italian tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and fresh hot peppers creates a robust, slightly spicy sauce with a smooth, comforting richness. It is incredibly versatile, serving as an excellent accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted chicken, or simply spooned over steamed rice. This sauce freezes beautifully, making it a practical staple for home cooks looking to add authentic Southern flair to everyday meals.
Louisiana Red Sauce
Description
This Louisiana Red Sauce is a vibrant, deeply flavored condiment that captures the essence of traditional Cajun cooking. Starting with a base of butter-bloomed chili powder, it builds layers of flavor with saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, celery, and green peppers. The addition of crushed Italian tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and fresh hot peppers creates a robust, slightly spicy sauce with a smooth, comforting richness. It is incredibly versatile, serving as an excellent accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted chicken, or simply spooned over steamed rice. This sauce freezes beautifully, making it a practical staple for home cooks looking to add authentic Southern flair to everyday meals.Ingredients
Directions
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In a non-aluminum saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
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Add the chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, until it foams and becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic, onion, green pepper, celery, and hot peppers to the pan.
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Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
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Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and Tabasco sauce as desired.
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Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 520.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.7g32%
- Saturated Fat 9.0g45%
- Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
- Sodium 224.4mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 99.6g34%
- Dietary Fiber 36.4g146%
- Sugars 6.6g
- Protein 15.2g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: This sauce freezes well. Allow to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
Serving Suggestions: This rich, spicy sauce is excellent with fish, chicken, and other meats. It is also delicious spooned over rice.
Cooking Tip: Use a non-aluminum saucepan to prevent the acidic tomatoes from reacting with the metal and affecting the flavor.
