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Asian Sauces

Teriyaki Sauce

3/4   cup water
1/2   cup soy sauce
1     slice onion, quartered (1/4″ thick)
2     slices gingerroot, peeled, halved
2     cloves garlic, quartered
1/3   cup sugar
1/3   cup pineapple juice
2     tablespoons vinegar
1     tablespoon cornstarch
Combine 1/2 cup water with the soy sauce in a small saucepan over high heat.  Add the onion, ginger root, and garlic.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.  Strain off the onion, ginger and garlic and return the liquid to the saucepan over low heat.  Discard the vegetables.  Add the sugar, pineapple juice, and vinegar to the pan.  Combine the cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup water in a small bowl and stir to dissolve any lumps.  Remove the teriyaki mixture from the heat, add the cornstarch, then put it back on the heat.  Continue to simmer until thickened.  Remove from heat and cool.  Can be stored in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
 4  Servings
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Sauces

Swiss Chalet BBQ Sauce

3 cups water
1/4 cup tomato juice
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sugar, granulated
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon basil, dried
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 drops tabasco sauce
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pour cups of water and tomato juice into 1 1/2 qt saucepan. Add bouillon cube, paprika, sugar, salt, basil, parsley, poultry seasoning, thyme, ginger, mustard, onion powder, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Stir well or whisk to mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice.
Mix cornstarch and 1 Tbsp water to smooth paste. Add to mixture and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes until sauce thickens. Whisk in oil.
 
Makes about 3 cups
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Asian Sauces

Sweet and Sour Sauce

2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
In a saucepan melt the butter. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Asian Sauces

Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 Thai, hot red, or serrano chiles, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.

Makes 3/4 cup (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

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Asian Sauces

Spicy Sesame Sauce

1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green onion, green and white parts, finely sliced
1 teaspoon infused green tea leaves, minced
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon thinly shredded fresh red chile pepper
 
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toast the sesame seeds on a baking sheet in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, occasionally shaking the pan gently, until seeds turn brown. Place in a bowl and let them cool.
Add the remaining ingredients to the sesame seeds and mix to combine. Cover and let the flavors blend in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before using.
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Asian Sauces

Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced

Combine all ingredients; stir well with a whisk. Cover; let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

Makes 1 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)

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Sauces

Southern Comfort BBQ Sauce

4 cups onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup peanut cooking oil
2 tablespoon garlic, chopped
3 cup steak sauce
1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce
3 cup ketchup
3 teaspoon salt
1 cup Southern Comfort Liquor
In a large skillet, saute onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley in peanut oil until onions are clear or tender. Add garlic and cook a little longer.
Add steak sauce, hot sauce, and ketchup. Salt to taste. Add Southern Comfort. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cover. Cook for 2 to 3 hours. This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Makes 3 quarts to 1 gallon.

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Sauces

Sonny’s Smokehouse BBQ Sauce

4 ancho chile peppers
2 cups water
1 cup catsup
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp dry mustard
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup butter
Toast anchos in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes, until they are softened. Transfer to a saucepan; add water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer anchos 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Remove anchos, reserving water. Discard chile seeds and stems. Place anchos and reserved water in a blender; puree until smooth.
 
Transfer ancho mixture to a medium saucepan. Stir in catsup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, mustard, ground pepper, and cracked pepper. Squeeze juice from lemon half into mixture; add lemon half. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; gently boil 30 minutes. Remove and discard lemon half; stir in butter.
Makes 4 cups.
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Asian Sauces

Sharon’s Spicy Peanut Sauce

3/4   cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy, your preference
1/2   cup teriyaki sauce
1/4   cup soy sauce
1/4   cup water
1     tablespoon hoisin sauce
2     tablespoons lime juice
1     tablespoon brown sugar
1/2   teaspoon garlic, diced
1/4   teaspoon ginger
1/8   teaspoon hot pepper flakes
Place all ingredients in microwave safe bowl.  Microwave for 30 seconds.  Stir well. 
 4  Servings
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Beef Chicken Pork Sauces

Sharon’s Marinades

olive oil

balsamic vinegar
liquid smoke

wine 
everglades seasoning
garlic, minced
salt
pepper
Pour a little of each ingredient into a zip-lock bag.  Add meat of your choice, remove air from bag and seal.  Marinate for at least a few hours to overnight in refrigerator.
*For oriental seasoned meat, omit liquid smoke and add Hoisin Sauce ( 2 Tbs), Lime Juice, sliced ginger.
*For Italian seasoned meat, omit liquid smoke and add
Oregano and Basil.  ( if you have dipping seasonings, add that)
*For Mexican seasoned meat, use the liquid smoke, add lime juice, cilantro, cumin powder, chili powder.