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Mambo Sauce

Get ready to Go Go Go deep into the bold, sweet, and tangy world of Mambo Sauce—a D.C. classic that’s about to elevate your wings, fries, and everything in between to legendary status.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves grated

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a medium sauce pan.
  • Simply mix well, cook at medium low heat to start then reduce to a simmer until sauce reduces to desired consistency about 10-15 minutes or so.
  • Let cool as it will continue to thicken some.

Notes

  • For a mild mambo sauce skip the hot sauce.
  • Taste as you go. Adjust the balance between sugar (or honey) and vinegar depending on your preference for sweet or tangy flavors.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or more vinegar to thin it out. If it's too thin, simmer longer or add a little ketchup or tomato paste.
  • Mambo Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. It may thicken when chilled, so reheat it gently before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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