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Sriracha-Spiked Barbecue Sauce

The Washington Post, August 10, 2005
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Course: Condiment
  • Features: Healthy, Fast

Summary:

The few ingredients here are tossed together, given just enough heat to blend the flavors and mixed with butter.

The key to the sauce is the melted butter. It needs to be hot to coax the herbs to release their flavor. Don't give it a chance to cool off. If it starts to congeal, reheat it. Allow 1 teaspoon of sauce for each small serving of corn, or 1 tablespoon for a whole ear.

Sriracha can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Its flavor, similar to fresh pureed chili peppers, is addictive.

Makes 1/2 cup

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Siracha chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. While it's still hot, add remaining ingredients and stir. Let the sauce cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk the ingredients to create a well-blended sauce.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from former Post recipe editor Stephanie Witt Sedgwick.

Tested by Stephanie Witt Sedgwick for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per teaspoon serving
Calories: 21
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 2g 3
Saturated Fat: 1g 5
Cholesterol: 5mg 2
Sodium: 8mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 1g 0
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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