Name: Classic Steak Sauce
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4 (Makes 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup raisins; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Why This Recipe Works

Instead of sugar, we used raisins to add not only sweetness but also another layer of flavor to our Classic Steak Sauce. In order to easily blend the raisins with the other ingredients, we first rehydrated them in boiling water.

The salty, sweet, and acidic tastes of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and white vinegar gave our sauce a kick.

Before You Begin

Raisins may seem unusual, but they add depth and sweetness.

Instructions

Combine raisins and boiling water in bowl and let sit, covered, until raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Puree raisin mixture, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, and vinegar in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be refrigerated in airtight container for 1 week.)