2 Sauces for Basting or Dipping
Elevate your meals with this versatile recipe for "2 Sauces for Basting or Dipping" – the ultimate duo to enhance any dish. This recipe features a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of smoked paprika, perfect for basting grilled meats or serving as a bold dip. Complementing it is a creamy garlic herb sauce, crafted with mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh parsley, dill, and zesty lemon juice, an ideal pairing for veggies, chips, or even as a sandwich spread. Ready in just 25 minutes, these sauces are easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to impress. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, prepping a casual dinner, or snacking, these two irresistible sauces are your new kitchen staples!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
To prepare the barbecue sauce, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
To prepare the creamy garlic herb sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Use the barbecue sauce for basting grilled meats or serve it as a dip for fries, chicken tenders, or vegetables.
Serve the creamy garlic herb sauce as a dip for veggies, chips, or grilled chicken, or as a topping for sandwiches or burgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 2265 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
