Description
Sizzling homemade steak sauce elevates classic grilled meats with bold, zesty flavors that dance across taste buds. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, promising restaurant-quality condiment you will crave alongside perfectly cooked steaks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Acidic and Spicy Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 4 drops hot sauce
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Gather ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a compact cooking vessel.
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly, ensuring complete and uniform integration of all components.
- Position the pan on medium heat, allowing the mixture to gradually warm and develop complex flavor profiles.
- Monitor the sauce closely as it begins to bubble gently, reducing temperature to maintain a soft simmer without aggressive boiling.
- Continue cooking for approximately 6 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent scorching and promote flavor melding.
- Remove from heat source when sauce reaches a rich, slightly thickened consistency with enhanced aromatic qualities.
- Allow the homemade condiment to cool naturally at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, which helps stabilize its texture.
- Carefully transfer the finished sauce into a sealed glass container, refrigerate, and consume within two weeks for optimal taste and quality.
Notes
- Experiment with hot sauce variations like Tabasco, Sriracha, or homemade chili sauce to customize the heat level and flavor profile.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity for those preferring milder or spicier condiments, balancing the sauce’s intensity to personal taste preferences.
- Consider using organic ketchup or low-sodium alternatives for a healthier version of this classic steak sauce without compromising rich, tangy flavor.
- Extend sauce shelf life by storing in sterilized glass jars, which can preserve homemade condiment for up to two weeks when refrigerated properly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg