Roasted Garlic-Balsamic Steak Sauce

A rich and complex steak sauce that combines sweet raisins, tangy balsamic vinegar, and roasted garlic with tomatoes and spices. This homemade sauce needs to rest overnight to develop its full flavor profile.

8 servings
13 hr

Ingredients

  • cups warm water
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 3 whole plum tomatoes
  • ¼ cup roasted garlic paste
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • tablespoons apple jelly
  • tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine 1 1/2 cups warm water and raisins in medium bowl; let stand until raisins are soft, at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Mix vinegar and shallots in small bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Add vinegar mixture to raisin mixture, then stir in all remaining ingredients. Working in 3 batches, puree mixture in blender until smooth. If desired, season with more salt and pepper. Return mixture to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours to blend flavors. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.

    780 min

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