Ingredients
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 3 pounds heirloom tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
Why This Recipe Is So Good
This sauce perfectly balances spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. It adds a rich depth to grilled meats and vegetables. Plus, it’s easy to make with just a few ingredients you might already have.
Cooking Pointers
- Use medium heat to prevent burning the sauce while simmering.
- Stir frequently to keep the sauce smooth and well combined.
- Adjust the sweetness with honey or sugar to suit your taste.
- Stir frequently to keep the sauce smooth and well combined.
- Adjust the sweetness with honey or sugar to suit your taste.
Step 1
Lightly heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent—this usually takes about 5 minutes. Next, add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, gochujang, soy sauce, molasses, garlic, and lime juice all at once. Give everything a good stir and let the mixture come to a gentle simmer. Once it’s simmering, take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool down for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2
After it’s cooled, pour the sauce into a blender and blend until it’s nice and smooth. For an extra silky texture, strain the sauce through a fine sieve. Finally, pour the finished sauce into clean Mason jars, and you’re all set!
Best Serving Ideas
This sauce is great brushed on chicken, beef, or pork during grilling. It also makes a delicious dipping sauce for fried snacks or a flavorful glaze for roasted vegetables.
Food Storage Guide
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before using again, and avoid double-dipping to keep it fresh longer.
