Zydeco Sauce Recipe
Spice up your kitchen with the vibrant flavors of the South with this Zydeco Sauce recipe.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or food processor
- Small saucepan
- Stirring spoon
- Glass jar or container for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Creole mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and Creole mustard in the blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the mixture. Blend again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Season with smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Pulse the blender a few times to distribute the spices evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. For a spicier sauce, add more cayenne pepper.
- Pour the sauce into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to a glass jar or container. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before blending.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of water or more vinegar.
- Always taste as you go, especially when adjusting the spice levels.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time; it actually tastes better after the flavors have had a chance to develop overnight.
- Keep the sauce refrigerated and use within a week for best freshness.