Mutha Sauce Recipe

Name: Mutha Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup minced onion; 1/2 cup minced green pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 cups ketchup (preferably Heinz); 1 cup water; 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce; 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
1/2 cup minced green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups ketchup (preferably Heinz)
1 cup water
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke (optional)

1
Pour the oil into a large saucepan and set over medium-high heat.
2
Toss in the onions, green peppers, and jalapenos and give them a stir.
3
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook til soft and golden.
4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
5
Dump in everything else except the Liquid Smoke.
6
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the sauce simmers.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Swirl in the Liquid Smoke and let the sauce cool.
9
Pour it into a container, cover, and store in the fridge til ready to use.
10
Add 2 or 3 seeded and minced habanero peppers (about 1 1/2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon) along with the onions, peppers, and jalapenos.
11
Also add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper along with the other ingredients for extra punch.

541

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup minced onion, 1/2 cup minced green pepper, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Mutha Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mutha Sauce

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