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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2015, 12:56:41 AM »
Greg-

I have to tell you I'm making this stuff right now for a company BBQ competition this weekend. Simmering on the stove this smells REALLY REALLY good! I'll have to let you know after the weekend how it goes over.
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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2015, 08:29:25 AM »
Tony,

I hope you enjoy it, good luck with the competition.

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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2015, 09:28:39 AM »
I'm going to make this sauce but I need to ask if this is typo or is it really 1 1/4 cup of apple juice or 1/4 cup. thanks
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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2015, 09:34:07 AM »
I used 1 and 1/4 cup apple juice.
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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2015, 09:42:55 AM »
I used 1 and 1/4 cup apple juice.

Ok then, just wanted to make sure I was reading it right. Thanks
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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2015, 10:02:59 AM »
I used 1 and 1/4 cup apple juice.

Ok then, just wanted to make sure I was reading it right. Thanks

Yes 1 1/4 cup apple juice and 1/3 cup apple cider.

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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #21 on: October 21, 2015, 08:31:32 PM »
Tony,

Just checking to see how the sauce turned out ?

Really only looking for good news  :)

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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #22 on: October 21, 2015, 11:15:30 PM »
Greg-

I like the sauce. The event wasn't well organized and judged (first time they put it together) so I couldn't get good feedback. I served the sauce cold and my personal opinion was that it was a little bit too far on the tomato/ketsup flavor side. But when it was warm the night before I didn't have that feeling and really enjoyed it. I'll definitely try it again with a smaller party/group of people at my home but I need to find some of that tamrind sauce. Know where to find it on the internet? I found lots of different kinds but wasn't sure what you most recommended.
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Re: Sweet with a bit of Heat
« Reply #23 on: October 22, 2015, 08:54:13 AM »
Greg-

I like the sauce. The event wasn't well organized and judged (first time they put it together) so I couldn't get good feedback. I served the sauce cold and my personal opinion was that it was a little bit too far on the tomato/ketsup flavor side. But when it was warm the night before I didn't have that feeling and really enjoyed it. I'll definitely try it again with a smaller party/group of people at my home but I need to find some of that tamrind sauce. Know where to find it on the internet? I found lots of different kinds but wasn't sure what you most recommended.

Tony,

I think that the Tamarind is very important to making this sauce. Also if you like a sauce that is less sweet you can add a bit more apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. If you want a bit more bite and heat add more Cayenne pepper.  While the sauce is a bit sweet, it is not sweet like other sauce you find and you should taste a bit of the heat from the cayenne.

I find that when the sauce mellows after it cools for a day or so in the refrigerator and the taste improves over time.

The Tamarind can be found in the refrigerated part of most Indian grocery stores. I also found it online for $5.00, but shipping will cost you an additional $6.00. I like the Deep brand (Deep Tamarind-Date (Sweet & Sour Sauce), see photo below

http://www.vedicpro.com/groceries/condiments-sauces/chutney/deep-tamarind-date-sweet-sour-sauce-16-oz-454-grams/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwkqKxBRCIrK_riNm13Z8BEiQAdzdVkGh-5cdOcwlCiBeqx-ATNg9ZXOluZbzgwiPfIgVSwCoaAiwD8P8HAQ



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