Description
This flavorful steak sauce recipe combines tangy ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of heat from hot sauce and cayenne pepper. It simmers quickly to meld the flavors into a rich, slightly thickened sauce perfect for enhancing grilled or pan-seared steaks.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Sauce Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 drops hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients together.
- Simmer Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to evenly distribute heat.
- Cook to Thicken: Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. This simmering process melds the flavors and slightly thickens the sauce for a richer texture.
- Cool the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool completely at room temperature. This helps set the flavor before storage.
- Store Properly: Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. The sauce can be stored chilled for several days and used as a tasty complement to steaks.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper to your heat preference.
- Use fresh apple cider vinegar for best flavor.
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored for up to one week refrigerated.
- Stir the sauce before serving to recombine ingredients if separation occurs.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled or pan-seared steaks.
