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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Tangy and sweet, this sauce is a great compliment for grilled chicken or ribs. The longer you let it simmer, the spicier it will taste. The trick to this sauce is to start with the basic ingredients and then gradually add more of your favorite spice until you reach YOUR desired taste. I like it spicy but you might prefer it sweet. Be careful with the orange zest because it will overwhelm the other flavors if you use to much. Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) bottle heinz ketchup |
1/8 cup honey |
1/8 cup brown sugar |
1/8 cup butter |
3/4 cup worcestershire sauce (start with 1/4 cup. add rest gradually stop when you reach your desired taste.) |
1 small orange, zest of |
1/4 cup diced onion |
2 whole bay leaves |
1 teaspoon oregano |
1 teaspoon basil |
1 teaspoon garlic (minced) |
1 teaspoon ground mustard |
1 tablespoon salt |
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper |
1 tablespoon dried red chili pepper |
3 dashes louisiana hot sauce |
Directions:
1. In a med. saucepan over med. heat. Simmer Ketchup, honey, sugar and butter.
2. Stir constantly until butter is completely melted - Do not boil!
3. Add other ingredients- simmer 10 minutes and taste.
4. Gradually add additional seasoning until desired flavor is reached. (ie. Spicier- more pepper, sweeter- more honey.)
5. IMPORTANT.
6. When adding ingredients do not exceed 1/8 teaspoons at a time. After you add, let it simmer for at least five minutes This will bring the flavors and give you a more honest taste.
7. Also if you boil it you'll most likely burn it, so stir constantly.
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