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Eastern North Carolina Barbeque Sauce

Eastern North Carolina Barbeque Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together cider vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, light brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl. Stir until salt and brown sugar have dissolved.
  2. 2 Cover and let stand at least 3 hours before using as a basting sauce or serving on meat.

By Lori

Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Sauce with a West Coast Twist

Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Sauce with a West Coast Twist

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, apple cider vinegar, and white distilled vinegar together in a bowl. Let sauce sit overnight to blend flavors together.
  3. 3 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Melenzana Ali Olio

Melenzana Ali Olio

4.9

Prep
40 min
Cook
5 min
Total
43740 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut ends off and peel eggplants; cut into long strips about as big around as shoestring French fries. Place strips into a large bowl; stir in ½ cup coarse salt until evenly coated.
  2. 2 Place a sturdy dinner plate upside-down in a clean sink, making sure the drain is not blocked. Place a generous handful eggplant strips on center of the plate; cover with a second upside-down dinner plate to create an eggplant sandwich. Layer more eggplant strips and plates until all eggplant strips are sandwiched. Place an additional plate on top; press down firmly. Set a sturdy stockpot on top; fill with enough water to create some pressure on eggplant layers. (Not so much pressure that you break your dishes, though.) Set eggplant aside to press for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Fill a large bowl with ice water. Dismantle stack of plates, one layer at a time, briefly swish eggplant strips in ice water, then squeeze dry and place into a clean bowl. (If your hand starts to hurt, you are swishing too long.) Stir vinegar into eggplant strips; set aside for about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat a splash of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon sea salt; cook and stir until fragrant but do not cook garlic. Set aside to cool.
  5. 5 Squeeze eggplants very well so they don't end up tasting like pickles; place into a large bowl. Stir in garlic mixture and remaining olive oil until well blended. Pack into a sterilized 1-pint or ½-pint jars, filling to the top; top with any olive oil left in the bowl. Wipe rims with a clean, dry cloth, and seal tightly with new, sterilized lids.
  6. 6 Refrigerate before opening for at least 1 month.

By DXRICCI

Spicy Asian-Style Wing Sauce

Spicy Asian-Style Wing Sauce

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame seeds in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until seeds are slightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and vinegar; whisk until brown sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix ginger paste, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes into soy sauce mixture; whisk until sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes more.

By Carissa

Spicy Strawberry BBQ Sauce

Spicy Strawberry BBQ Sauce

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine strawberry preserves, tomato puree, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper in a medium pot. Whisk to remove any lumps.
  2. 2 Bring strawberry mixture to a slow simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until sauce evenly coats the back of a metal spoon and is glossy, about 30 minutes, whisking frequently; never allow the bottom of the pot to scorch. Season with kosher salt.
  3. 3 Remove sauce from heat and let cool before transferring to a tightly sealed quart-sized container.

By alexisgoins

Homemade Chili Crisp

Homemade Chili Crisp

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring oil, shallots, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue simmering, swishing oil around occasionally, until garlic and shallots are browned, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix red pepper flakes, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, mushroom powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Strain shallot mixture through a fine mesh sieve over red pepper flake mixture. Let garlic and shallot pieces cool in the sieve, then stir them back into the infused oil. Discard star anise.
  4. 4 Pour into a glass container with a secure top; chill until ready to use.

By Diana71

Habanero BBQ Sauce

Habanero BBQ Sauce

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vinegar to a boil in a saucepan; add habanero peppers, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, mustard, white pepper, and seasoned salt. Allow mixture to return to a boil, then stir in brown sugar and ketchup.
  2. 2 Boil sauce for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 45 minutes.

By Derek M Zimmerman

Scott's Savory BBQ Sauce

Scott's Savory BBQ Sauce

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, paprika, salt, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large container. Transfer to an empty sterilized vinegar bottle, ketchup bottle, or other large container with a lid; store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

By Silent Hokie

Raspberry Hot Barbecue Sauce

Raspberry Hot Barbecue Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine ketchup, raspberry preserves, honey, pickle juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, red pepper flakes, onion flakes, garlic powder, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; stir in hot sauce and simmer for about 1 hour.

By A Keskitalo

Hungarian Pickled Cauliflower

Hungarian Pickled Cauliflower

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect three quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine vinegar, water, and salt in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Pack each sterilized jar with equal amounts of cauliflower, chile peppers, garlic, mustard seed, peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill seeds, allspice berries, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Pour vinegar mixture into jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Kimberly D B Woodward

Exquisite Pizza Sauce

Exquisite Pizza Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt into a medium bowl; mix until well blended, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  3. 3 Set sauce aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

By Angie Gorkoff

Hot Italian Giardiniera

Hot Italian Giardiniera

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
3405 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place green and red peppers, jalapeños, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower in a large bowl. Stir in salt, then fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl; refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Drain salty water; rinse vegetables and set aside.
  4. 4 Mix together olives, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour in vinegar and olive oil; mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture; cover and refrigerate for 2 days before using.

By PHONETEK

Savory Italian Sausage Sauce

Savory Italian Sausage Sauce

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil until browned. Add sausage and cook for 4 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon. Add green onions and cook until sausage is evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in mushrooms, basil, and oregano; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add water, red wine, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour.

By Carliey

Blackberry Habanero BBQ Sauce

Blackberry Habanero BBQ Sauce

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine ketchup, blackberries, blackberry jelly, sugar, raspberry balsamic vinegar, corn syrup, tomato paste, limeade concentrate, cider vinegar, salt, bourbon, garlic powder, ginger, ground chipotle pepper, red pepper flakes, black pepper, liquid smoke, teriyaki sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 minutes. Add 3 whole habanero peppers; simmer until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes more. Discard habanero peppers.
  4. 4 Fill a blender no more than halfway with barbecue sauce. Cover and hold down lid with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a bowl. Repeat with remaining sauce.

By Smoke

Basic Creole Sauce

Basic Creole Sauce

4.3

Prep
45 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in celery, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes with their juice, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and bay leaves into the vegetable mixture.
  3. 3 Stir in clam juice and white wine. Season with orange zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, saffron, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  4. 4 Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

By NancySacTown

Homemade Chorizo

Homemade Chorizo

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender, combine garlic, oregano, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place ground pork into a bowl and pour blended mixture over top. Mix to combine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or all day. Pour off any water that accumulates. Refrigerate or freeze for future use.

By Shelley

Fresh Shrimp Boil

Fresh Shrimp Boil

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beer, onion, pepper flakes, parsley, salt, butter, garlic, pickling spice, oregano, and bay leaves in a saucepan; add enough cold water to fill the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Add shrimp to the saucepan; return to a boil. Cook until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Drain and serve.

By Jessica

Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine corn, red wine vinegar, red peppers, cilantro, sugar, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 25 minutes.

By unsane1047

Chard Tacos

Chard Tacos

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and pepper flakes; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in Swiss chard, chicken broth, and salt; cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chard is nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover the skillet; increase heat to medium, stir until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Set aside off heat.
  2. 2 Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add tortillas until warmed, about 1 minute per side.
  3. 3 Fill warmed tortillas with chard mixture; top tacos with queso fresco and salsa.

By Tabbytaz

Chorizo

Chorizo

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chile powder, vinegar, oregano, water, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin seeds, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved in the liquids.
  2. 2 Break up pork in a bowl. Pour in spice mixture and knead thoroughly. Use immediately or refrigerate to let flavors meld, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Cook and stir in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.

By Matt Redmond

Steak Tacos

Steak Tacos

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine onion, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, oil, sugar, oregano, pepper flakes, and garlic in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Place steak in a baking pan; pour cilantro-lime marinade on top. Cover the pan with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove steak from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill to desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Rest steak 5 to 10 minutes; slice against the grain into ¼-inch slices.
  6. 6 Add steak to tortillas; top with your favorite toppings.

By Guinevere

Vegan Mexican Menudo

Vegan Mexican Menudo

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatoes and ancho peppers in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Let soak in the hot water for 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Transfer tomatoes, ancho peppers, and 1/2 cup water into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Strain sauce through a sieve, discarding the solids.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Crush garlic with cumin in a bowl and add to the hot pan. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over the mushrooms and season with salt. Let simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let soup simmer until flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour soup into individual bowls; garnish with onion and oregano. Serve with lime wedges and red pepper flakes on the side.

By Ana Martínez

Butternut Squash Tacos

Butternut Squash Tacos

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cubed squash, 1 tablespoon oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a large bowl; mix to coat. Spread out on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
  4. 4 Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and red bell pepper; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place 2 tortillas in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  7. 7 Top tortillas with baked squash, black beans, and onion-red pepper mixture. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime.

By Heather

Southwest Black Bean Chicken Soup

Southwest Black Bean Chicken Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken, black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes with green chile peppers, corn, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker; cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve with about 1 tablespoon sour cream on each serving.

By Beth

Smothered Burritos

Smothered Burritos

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and green chiles in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Add water, chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, and garlic powder to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir in refried beans; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream together in a bowl.
  5. 5 Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and roll tortilla around filling. Arrange burritos in the prepared baking dish; top with sour cream mixture.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cover burritos with Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

By BIGWHIPPLE

One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa

One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté jalapeño pepper and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir black beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into the skillet. Season with pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Add avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until combined.

By The Gruntled Gourmand