Wonderful Ham Sauce
Description:
This delightful ham sauce, a treasured recipe from my best friend Barbara Wheeler, is incredibly versatile. Initially crafted to complement ham, it has since proven itself equally delicious when paired with a variety of meats, whether you’re slow-cooking chicken, ribs, or even adding a unique twist to baked beans. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time, it’s perfect for quick and easy meal enhancements. 🍽️
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Meat, < 30 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup 🍅
- 1 cup brown sugar 🧂
- 1 cup mustard 🌟
- 1/4 cup lemon juice 🍋
- 6 dashes Tabasco sauce 🌶️
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 135.9
- Fat Content: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
- Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
- Sodium Content: 367.9 mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 35.1 g
- Fiber Content: 0.2 g
- Sugar Content: 33.5 g
- Protein Content: 0.6 g
Yield: Makes enough for 1 ham
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Stir until well mixed.
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Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure that the sugar dissolves completely and the ingredients meld together.
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Simmer: Once the sauce reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Remove from Heat: Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, remove the saucepan from heat.
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Use or Store: Use the sauce immediately to enhance your ham, chicken, ribs, or even baked beans. If you have leftovers, let the sauce cool and transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to your taste if you prefer more or less heat.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, making it a convenient option for meal prepping.
- Feel free to experiment by adding additional spices or herbs to tailor the sauce to your personal preferences.
Enjoy this simple yet flavorful sauce that brings a burst of tangy sweetness and a hint of heat to your dishes, making every meal just a little bit more special! 🌟👩🍳🍖
