CONDIMENT ESSENTIALS: SPICY COCKTAIL AWESOME SAUCE

Condiment Essentials: Spicy Cocktail Awesome Sauce image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Dips

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

PLAN/PURCHASE
10 oz tomato puree, 1 can
1/3 c fresh clover honey
1/4 c white vinegar
1 Tbsp worcestershire
1 Tbsp dehydrated onions, crushed to a powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp sugar, granulated variety
1 tsp salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1/8 tsp garlic powder
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (ADD AFTER COOLING)
1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tsp prepared horseradish

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. You will need a saucepan, large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
3. I tried this recipe first with ketchup... nope. Then crushed tomatoes... better. Tomato puree... hands down winner.
4. When I am talking about "prepared" horseradish, I am not talking about horseradish cream. This is full-blown horseradish. My favorite brand is: Bubbies Prepared Horseradish. If you can find it, pick it up... it is awesome.
5. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
6. Add all of the ingredients (except the Additional Items) to a saucepan over medium-low heat.Whisk to combine, and slowly, slowly, bring up to a simmer.
7. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then remove from the heat.
8. Allow to completely cool, and then add the lemon juice, and horseradish.
9. I would suggest that you add 1 teaspoon of horseradish at a time, then taste and see if you are happy. I usually use 3 teaspoons, or more... I like it hot.
10. Stored in a non-reactive jar (glass) with a tight-fitting lid, it should last 7 - 10 days.
11. PLATE/PRESENT
12. Use as a dipping sauce for seafood... Shrimp comes to mind. Or, I like dipping hushpuppies into this yummy sauce. Enjoy.
13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.