pizza essentials: the ultimate sweet pizza sauce

How To Make pizza essentials: the ultimate sweet pizza sauce

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  A good solid saucepan, without any hotspots, is essential to this recipe.
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  Step 3
  What gives this sauce its unique flavor is not just the honey, but the proper cooking of the tomato paste. We are going to cook it, almost to the point of caramelization. One minute it will be nice and brown, and the next it will be a burned mess. Once that process is started, you will never leave the pan unattended.
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  Step 4
  One of my favorite brands of tomatoes is Cento. I think that they have the perfect balance of tomato flavors to compliment this recipe.
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  Step 5
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 6
  Add the olive oil to a saucepan, over medium-low heat.
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  Step 7
  When the oil heats up, add the chopped garlic.
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  Step 8
  Cook until it turns a golden brown, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 9
  Use a strainer to remove the garlic from the oil, and then return the oil to the saucepan.
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  Step 10
  Add the tomato paste, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
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  Step 11
  Raise the heat to medium, and cook until the tomato paste begins to turn brown, and almost caramelizes, about 5 – 7 minutes.
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  Step 12
  Add the tomatoes, dehydrated onions, basil, oregano, and parsley.
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  Step 13
  Bring up to a light boil, then lower the heat, and lightly simmer for 20 – 30 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Chef’s Note: Give the sauce a swirl with a spoon, about every minute or so.
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  Step 15
  Remove from the heat, and add the honey, and salt, to taste.
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  Step 16
  Add to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
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  Step 17
  Allow to completely cool, place in a jar, with a tight-fitting lid, and place in the fridge until needed.
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  Step 18
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 19
  Use whenever you are looking for an awesome, slightly sweet pizza sauce. Enjoy.
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  Step 20
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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