Harlem Sauce

Elevate your cooking game with Harlem Sauce, a bold and flavorful homemade condiment that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. This versatile sauce combines rich ketchup, brown sugar, and honey with the tang of apple cider vinegar and a kick of hot sauce and smoked paprika. A hint of soy sauce and warm spices like garlic powder and ground mustard add depth, while an optional dash of cayenne pepper offers adjustable heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, Harlem Sauce is ideal as a BBQ glaze, dipping sauce, or flavorful drizzle over roasted veggies and meats. Easy to make and store, this crowd-pleasing sauce will quickly become your go-to addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Stir in the hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more hot sauce for heat or a pinch of sugar for sweetness.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or container for storage. Let it cool completely before sealing the lid.

Step 8

Serve as a condiment, glaze, or dipping sauce. Refrigerate any leftovers and use within one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	351.6 grams (351.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	502

Total Fat 14.50g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1565mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 96.50g	35%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 77.30g
Protein 1.70g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 179mg	4%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 73.8%