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Mumbo Sauce Recipe

This Mumbo Sauce Recipe (aka "Mambo Sauce") is sweet, tangy, mildly spicy and perfect wings, fries, and all your favorite takeout-style dishes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings (2 tbsps)
Calories: 48kcal
Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup pure pineapple juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar - or brown sugar
  • ½ cup white vinegar - or apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce - OK to substitute with tamari or GF soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Frank's RedHot Sauce - or Crystal Hot Sauce, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Texas Pete, or Tabasco
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan and whisk to combine.
    Overhead view of mumbo sauce ingredients and spices in a saucepan before whisking.
  • Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Whisk again and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, or until thickened to your preference.
    Smooth mumbo sauce simmering in a saucepan
  • Serve warm, or let the sauce cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Yield: 2 cups (approximately); Servings: 16 servings (2 TBSP each)

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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