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Auntie’s Peanut Sauce

This is excellent on char-grilled chicken or pork. Swab or brush the sauce on the meat for the last 15 minutes of grilling time. Turn often, continuing to baste, to prevent burning.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Heat the butter in a skillet. Add the garlic and sauté, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the Worcestershire sauce, peanut butter, lemon juice, and pepper, and blend well. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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