Sportsman’s Marinade / BBQ / Dipping Sauce
Description
This delightful marinade, perfect for transforming your meats and enhancing flavors, comes from a cherished little cook booklet that accompanied my Brinkman Smoker. While I’ve tailored the recipe to suit my tastes over time, it’s already a wonderful blend of flavors that elevates any meal. I like to buy steaks when they’re on sale, cut them into convenient serving sizes, and store them in individual zip-lock bags with this marinade, which I then freeze for future use. Simply take out as many portions as needed the night before and let them thaw in the fridge overnight. By evening, they will be perfectly marinated and ready for grilling, broiling, or even pan frying. Notably, I never discard the used marinade; instead, I boil it while grilling the meat and then pour the now-safe marinade over the cooked dish for an added burst of flavor.
Recipe Details
| Category | Sauces |
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| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| Total Time | 50 minutes |
| Servings | Approximately 4-5 cups |
| Calories | 415.2 |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tomato sauce | 2 cups |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/4 cup |
| Limes, juice of | 2 limes |
| Hot ketchup | 1 cup |
| Ghee | 1/2 cup |
| Chili powder | 2 tablespoons |
| Onions | 1 1/2 onions |
| Garlic | 4 cloves |
| Red ale | 1 cup |
| Kitchen Bouquet | 1 tablespoon |
| Dry mustard | 1 tablespoon |
| Fresh ground black pepper | 1 tablespoon |
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional Content | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 27.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 66.8 mg |
| Sodium | 1836.6 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 44.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | 29.5 g |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
Instructions
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Begin by gathering all your ingredients and placing them into a medium-sized saucepan. Ensure that everything is ready to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
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Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and allow it to cook for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent any sticking.
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After the initial simmering period, transfer the mixture into a blender, or alternatively, utilize an immersion blender to puree the sauce until it reaches a smooth consistency. This step is crucial as it allows all the ingredients to meld beautifully together, creating a luxurious marinade.
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Return the blended sauce to the saucepan and place it back over medium heat. Let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen and intensify, enriching your sauce with that mouthwatering taste.
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Once your marinade is ready, you can use it immediately as a marinade for your meats, a mop sauce while grilling, or as a delectable dipping sauce to accompany a variety of dishes. Remember to save any unused marinade by boiling it to ensure safety, and then pour it over your cooked meat to enhance flavor before serving.
With its complex flavors and versatility, this Sportsman’s Marinade / BBQ / Dipping Sauce is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire, bringing joy to every grilling occasion. Enjoy!
