Sauce Tips
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Make your own shrimp sauce. Simply mix ketchup, horseradish sauce, a little lemon juice and hot sauce (such as Tabasco) if desired. Taste test as you are mixing to achieve your perfect blend.
Use both a whisk and a wooden spoon for making bechamel sauce. The whisk will get rid of any lumps, while the wooden spoon can be used to scrape any sauce buildup on the bottom or sides of the pan.
For last-minute barbeque sauce, mix two parts ketchup to approximately one part Worcestershire sauce and one part maple syrup.
Adding a Tbsp of sugar to tomato-based sauce or chili will work to really blend the flavors.
Most canned tomato sauces come with added sugar. Make your own using crushed sugar-free canned tomatoes. Just puree the tomatoes using a regular or immersion blender, then add some Italian seasonings and olive oil for more flavor.
Instead of wasting the last bit of ketchup in the bottle, add water to make tomato sauce. Shake the bottle, and use for a stew, pot roast, or another recipe.
Use instant mashed potatoes to thicken gravy for a smooth texture.
The liquid left from steaming vegetables makes an excellent enhancer for gravies and pan sauces.
