All-Purpose Grilling Sauce Recipe

Name: All-Purpose Grilling Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sunflower or other neutral-tasting oil; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into small dice; 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 1 1/2 cups tomato juice; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses; 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds, finely ground; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 jalapeno chile, halved lengthwise (remove ribs and seeds for less heat); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sunflower or other neutral-tasting oil
1 medium yellow onion, cut into small dice
3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds, finely ground
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 jalapeno chile, halved lengthwise (remove ribs and seeds for less heat)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (optional)

1
HEAT THE OIL in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Cook onion until softened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3
Add remaining ingredients except butter; stir several times to blend.
4
Bring to a simmer; partially cover and cook over low heat until thick, about 1 hour.
5
Remove and discard jalapeno.
6
Puree sauce (with butter, if desired) in a food processor or blender until smooth.
7
Serve warm or at room temperature.
8
The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sunflower or other neutral-tasting oil, 1 medium yellow onion, cut into small dice, 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, 1 1/2 cups tomato juice, and more.

Yes, All-Purpose Grilling Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

All-Purpose Grilling Sauce

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