Homemade Steak Sauce
A tangy, slightly sweet brown steak sauce of tomato, raisins, orange, Worcestershire, vinegar and spices, simmered and blended smooth. Makes about 2 cups.
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This homemade version of the classic bottled brown steak sauce is tangy, fruity and peppery, with raisins and orange for sweetness and plenty of vinegar and Worcestershire for bite.
It keeps for weeks in the refrigerator and is great on burgers and pork chops too.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Simmer. Combine everything in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes, stirring often, until the raisins are plump and the onion soft.
- Blend. Puree in a blender until very smooth. Thin with a little water if needed.
- Store. Cool, pour into a jar and refrigerate up to 4 weeks.
Tips
- Let the blender lid vent while blending hot liquids.
- The flavor improves after a day in the refrigerator.
Questions about this recipe
- How long does homemade steak sauce last?
- About 4 weeks in a covered jar in the refrigerator.
- Can I make it spicier?
- Add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce.
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