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Louisiana Red Sauce

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3
Calories: 520.9
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup Minced onion
  • 1/2 cup Chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup Chopped celery with leaves
  • 2 Fresh Hot peppers, chopped
  • 1 can Crushed Ital. tomatoes (28oz)
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Tabasco sauce to taste
Directions
  1. 1
    In a non-aluminum saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, until it foams and becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the minced garlic, onion, green pepper, celery, and hot peppers to the pan.
  4. 4
    Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper.
  6. 6
    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
  7. 7
    Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and Tabasco sauce as desired.
  8. 8
    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.

Keywords: cajun, louisiana, red sauce, tomato sauce, spicy, garlic, onion, chili powder, hot peppers, bay leaves, thyme, seafood sauce, rice topping, vegetarian, comfort food, creole, simmered, homemade, versatile, rich
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