Description
This Shut Yo Mouth Sauce is a game-changing condiment with a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, smoky, and warm flavors. It elevates any dish, from grilled meats to tacos and veggies. Quick to prepare with pantry staples, it's perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
1/4 cup Date Syrup (or Molasses)
2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
1 tablespoon Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/4 cup Water (or Vegetable Broth)
1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook onions until softened
- Add minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant
- Stir in spices and cook briefly until aromatic
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, vinegar, sugars, syrup, and water; stir to combine
- Simmer the sauce uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally
- Adjust seasoning with salt, sweetness, or acidity as needed
- Serve warm or cool before storing
Notes
Sauce flavors deepen after a day or two in the fridge.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg