Mutha Sauce
Meet the ultimate flavor-packed kitchen staple: Mutha Sauce! This versatile, slightly smoky tomato-based sauce combines the tangy depth of apple cider vinegar with the subtle sweetness of brown sugar, giving it a perfectly balanced kick. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a harmonious blend of spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, this sauce is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a bold base for pasta, a topping for grilled meats, or a zesty dip for fries, Mutha Sauce does it all. Ready in just 40 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is ideal for meal prep since it stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Bring your dishes to life with this rich and robust homemade sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely diced onion
- 4 large, minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable or chicken stock.
Add the apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
Season the sauce with paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, sugar, or vinegar to balance the flavors to your liking.
Serve hot or let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3591 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2896 mg | 62% | |
*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.
