CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Sweet and Hot Steak Sauce

Homemade condiments make grilled foods more enjoyable.

Sweet and Hot Steak Sauce

1 cup ketchup

1/3 cup brown sugar

¼ cup chopped yellow onion

½ cup water

¼ cup lemon juice

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

1 clove crushed garlic

¼ cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons molasses

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon ancho chili powder

In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook until thick, 30 to 45 minutes.

Pour the sauce into a blender and blend till smooth. Season if needed with salt and pepper. For a finer, smoother sauce push it through a fine-mesh sieve with a spatula. Store in refrigerator.

Yield: 2½ cups.

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