This homemade A1-style sauce is a tangy, savory steak sauce made with orange juice, raisins, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, ketchup and chili sauce. It takes only a few minutes to cook, then gets blended until smooth. Use it with steak, burgers, grilled meat or as a dipping sauce.
So, if you’ve ever wondered how to make a tangy and flavorful A1 sauce from scratch, you’ve come to the right place! With a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, this sauce is a surefire way to elevate your weeknight dinners without breaking a sweat. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll want to put it on everything!
Serving and Pairing Suggestions:
Now that you’ve got this bomb Restaurant-Style A1 Sauce, the flavor possibilities are endless! Slather it on The Classic Grilled Burger for a delicious twist or pair it with Yogurt-Marinated Pork Kebabs with Cucumber-Lemon Labneh for a savory experience.
It’s also fantastic as a dip alongside Sweet Potato Fries or drizzled over Grilled Veggie Platter with Herb Yogurt Dip. Feeling adventurous? Use it as a marinade for Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Caramelized Lemons to truly set your taste buds on fire. Don’t have these dishes? Try our Vegan Tofu Scramble as a protein-packed option to slather your sauce over!
Tips and Notes:
- Flavor Boost: If you want more depth in flavor, consider adding a splash of your favorite vinegar or a few dashes of hot sauce!
- Storage: Keep your A1 sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll last about a week, but I doubt it will stick around that long!
- Alternatives: You can swap out brown sugar for maple syrup or agave if you prefer a healthier sweetener.
Go ahead and whip up this easy A1 sauce, and take your meals to the next level!
Restaurant-Style A1 Sauce
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Blender
- 1 bottle
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice - fresh is best
- 1/2 cup raisins - adds natural sweetness
- 1/4 cup soy sauce - for depth of flavor
- 1/4 cup white vinegar - adds tang
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard - for zing
- 1 tbsp bottled grated orange peel - for additional citrus flavor
- 2 tbsp Heinz ketchup - adds sweetness and thickness
- 2 tbsp Heinz chili sauce - for a slight kick
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, raisins, soy sauce, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated orange peel, Heinz ketchup, and Heinz chili sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour the pureed sauce into a bottle and cap it tightly.
- Refrigerate the sauce. Use within 90 days for the best flavor.