Chicago Mild Sauce Recipe
If you have been on the hunt for a quintessential Chicago Mild Sauce recipe that is easy to whip up at home, you are in the right place.
Equipment
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Glass jar or container for storage
Ingredients
- Ketchup 1 ⅓ cups
- Water ⅔ cup
- Brown sugar ⅓ cup
- Apple cider vinegar 2 ½ tablespoons
- Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ tablespoons
- Garlic powder 1 ¼ teaspoons
- Onion powder 1 ¼ teaspoons
- Smoked paprika ¾ teaspoon
- Ground black pepper ¾ teaspoon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and the equipment needed for the Chicago Mild Sauce recipe.
- First, grab your medium-sized saucepan and pour in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Next, place the saucepan over a medium heat setting. Stir your mixture from time to time until it begins to gently bubble.
- Now, it's time to introduce the rest of the spices: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and a dash of salt. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until they're fully incorporated.
- Reduce the heat to low and let your Chicago Mild Sauce leisurely simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes. You'll notice the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Finally, when the sauce has achieved your desired consistency, take it off the heat. Allow it to cool down to room temperature before decanting it into a glass jar or a similar storage container.
Notes
- For an added kick, consider adding a few dashes of hot sauce or some crushed red pepper flakes to your Chicago Mild Sauce recipe.
- If you prefer a sweeter profile, additional brown sugar can be added to taste.
- Overheating the sauce which can cause it to burn, and not stirring the sauce enough, results in uneven flavors or potential lumps.
- The sauce is best when allowed to rest for at least a few hours before use, allowing the flavors to meld together.