harlem sauce

Name: Harlem Sauce
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) unsalted margarine (half-stick); 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 tablespoon(s) ketchup; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato sauce; 4 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 4 tablespoon(s) white vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) yellow mustard; 2 teaspoon(s) hot sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) dried parsley; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 cup(s) water

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Michael Mc

Detroit, MI

Updated on Nov 1, 2018

This is an excellent marinade and basting sauce for chicken, either on the grill or baked in the oven. I have perfected this over the years since I first happened upon a slightly different recipe from the US South - versions of the same are popular in the New York area, hence the name "Harlem Sauce". It's good soul food! I'd love to know what you think of my version.

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted margarine (half-stick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup water

How To Make harlem sauce

Step 1

In a medium sauce pot, gently melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add ketchup, tomato sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and hot sauce - stir or whisk to combine.
Step 3

Add cayenne powder, garlic, parsley, onion powder, and water - stir or whisk to combine.
Step 4

Raise heat to Medium-High and cook until boiling. Boil for about a minute or two.
Step 5

Turn down heat to Medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Step 6

Take sauce pot off heat and let cool for 1 hour.
Step 7

Use as a marinade for 6-8 boneless chicken breasts. Poke chicken all over with a fork, and marinate in a large, resealable plastic bag or container for 4-24 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 8

Grill for 10-12 minutes each side, or bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking. (Double cooking time if using bone-in chicken).
Step 9

Important! --> Boil remaining marinade for 5 minutes, if extra sauce is desired - brush on while grilling.
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