This versatile American-style sauce delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers. The combination of catsup, cider vinegar, and brown sugar creates a rich, glossy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on high heat. With aromatic garlic and onion providing a savory base, this sauce is quick to prepare yet tastes like it has simmered all day. It’s a kitchen staple that adds a burst of home-style flavor to everyday meals. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing the flavors to deepen further.
Sauce
Description
This versatile American-style sauce delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers. The combination of catsup, cider vinegar, and brown sugar creates a rich, glossy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on high heat. With aromatic garlic and onion providing a savory base, this sauce is quick to prepare yet tastes like it has simmered all day. It&# 226;ÂÂs a kitchen staple that adds a burst of home-style flavor to everyday meals. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing the flavors to deepen further.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking gently for about 10 minutes until softened and fragrant but not browned.
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Stir in the catsup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, mixing well to combine.
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Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving or brushing onto food.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 214.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.6g18%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1510.5mg63%
- Total Carbohydrate 26.1g9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 21.8g
- Protein 1.4g3%
* 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
This sauce yields approximately 2 1/2 cups.
Because the sauce contains sugar, it burns easily. It is best brushed onto food during the last 5 to 10 minutes of grilling or cooking to prevent charring.
Pass the remaining sauce around the table as a dipping condiment.
Storage: Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The flavors will continue to meld and improve over time.
