BA.1. Steak Sauce

Name: BA.1. Steak Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 Tbsp. ketchup; 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Frank’s or Crystal); 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 tsp. honey; Kosher salt

By Chris Morocco

June 2, 2020

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Sweet, salty, tart, spicy, and goosed with secret sources of umami, steak sauce may be the ideal foil for a sizzling slab of red meat. We took the lead of chef Chris Shepherd, who serves a homemade version at Georgia James, his Houston steakhouse, and whipped up a signature steak sauce of our own. It’s big on flavor, free of weird preservatives, and comes together in about a minute flat. Welcome to the world, BA.1.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp. ketchup

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp. vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Frank’s or Crystal)

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. honey

Kosher salt

Preparation

Sauce
Step 1
Whisk vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, oil, hot sauce, mustard, honey, and 1 Tbsp. water in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt.
Step 2
Do ahead: Sauce can be made 2 months ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

TagsSauce Condiment American Quick Easy Gluten Free Bon Appétit

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