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Black pepper sauce

Updated: January 20, 2023 / Posted: January 20, 2023 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

Recipe

This black pepper sauce is a classic Asian style sauce. Perfect to pair up with barbequed/grilled meat like steak or chicken or shrimp. Plus, an excellent addition to your backyard grilling day.

Just with a few primary ingredients you could make this amazing black pepper sauce. And undoubtedly you will regret not trying it earlier.

Slather over the meat or vegetables and witness the delicious transformation.

This sauce is a simple adaptation to the Hong Kong style black pepper sauce. And this tastes sweet and savory with mild spice. Not to mention this tasty sauce is great for dipping dumplings or tofu.

Similarly, if you are looking for spicy condiments? this Asian inspired condiment-black pepper sauce-that has a bit of everything, citrusy sweet, savory, and salty in a delectable way.

The goodness of this recipe is simple and easy to make in under 10 minutes. My family uses this sauce mostly as a glaze for the meat, and many times as a salad dressing,  or as a finishing sauce for the noodles.

What is black pepper sauce?

From the name it's clear that the key ingredient of this recipe is the ground black pepper. So, yes, this sauce is very versatile with a umami flavor and a wholesome taste. Just drizzle over pork chops or steak, or whip up a dinner meal with noodles, choice is yours.

Ingredients required

Onion. Shallots or the white onions work perfectly here. 

Garlic. How can we miss garlic when we make an Asian style recipe? Freshly minced garlic is the secret behind this delicious sauce.

Chicken broth. Chicken broth gives a body to the sauce and also adds up a intense flavor.

Brown sugar. Brown sugar adds up a golden color and a mild sweetness to the finished sauce. blends with all of the ingredients in this black pepper sauce recipe.

Worchester sauce. This sauce is a great combination of sweet, savory and tanginess. 

Soy sauce. Can't skip this sauce when making Asian style sauce.

Tomato paste. Gives a rich tomato flavor. Good to swap with tomato puree or tomato ketchup.

Cornstarch. Thickening agent that has a neutral flavor. In this black pepper sauce recipe, cornstarch is good to substitute with all purpose flour.

How to make black pepper sauce?

In the small mixing bowl, add chicken broth, brown sugar, worcester sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, cornstarch, and black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are combined together. And to keep aside.

Place a pan on medium heat, add vegetable oil, minced garlic, and chopped onion.

Stir until the onion turns soft.

Add the liquid mixture and continue to stir until the sauce turns glossy and turns to flowy consistency.

And enjoy it by serving over the main meal.

Storage steps

Refrigerate. Store the leftover black pepper sauce in an airtight container to use for up to three days.

To freeze. Use a freezer safe storage container for storing up to two months.

To reheat. Quickly reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds in intervals or until it turns warm. Add water to dilute if it turns too thick in consistency.

To thaw. Leave it overnight in the refrigerator or gently reheat it in the microwave.

How to Serve?

Vegetables. Smear over the steamed or sautéed vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, and so much more.

Grilled or barbecued meat. Chicken, pork chops, shrimp, or steak are some of the perfect pairing main dishes.

Dip. Any finger food turns delicious by serving this black pepper sauce as a dip. This Chinese fries, stuffed shishito peppers, no cream cheese jalapeno poppers are to name some.

Rice. Steamed white rice or brown rice combo also tastes delicious.

Noodles. Works as a great finishing sauce for the noodles or lo mein(like spicy Ramen noodles, spicy Thai noodles, Szechuan noodles).

Salad dressing. Toss over the salad(hot kale salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad).

Black pepper sauce

This delicious black pepper sauce is an Asian style sauce perfect to pair up with barbequed/grilled meat like steak or chicken or shrimp.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 68kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper crushed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worchester sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine black pepper crushed, brown sugar, Worchester sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Over medium heat place a pan and add vegetable oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
  • Saute until onion turns soft.
  • Add the liquid mixture and stir continuously until the sauce turns flowy consistency.
  • Remove it from the fire and enjoy!!

Notes

Store the leftover in refrigerator for three days.
And freeze to use the leftover up to two months

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1005mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
Course condiment, Dips and sauces
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword black pepper sauce
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

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