Chicago Mild Sauce

A Midle sauce known in and favorite among people in Chicago, sweet, and spicy, this Chicago Mild Sauce is a must-have for any barbecue enthusiast.

If you see the sauce for the first time, just from the color, you would say it’s a BBQ sauce. Even if you taste a little for the first time, you might think the same. But once the flavors start melting in your mouth, you’ll know it’s a special sauce that is both sweet and spicy at the same time, which is great. It reminds me of Wendy’s BBQ Sauce.

The Chicago Mild Sauce is perfect for chicken wings. If you follow me and see my latest sauce recipes, you’ll notice they all pair well with chicken wings or tenders. This Chicago Mild Sauce pairs wonderfully with these kinds of meals, adding a special taste. You can also use it on your favorite sandwiches. I’m sure it will enhance the flavor.

I used ketchup as a base with Tabasco, but you can use any hot sauce you want, like Crystal or Louisiana. Both work well as a base for this recipe.

What is Chicago Mild Sauce?

This is a sauce that has a tasty mixed flavor, sweet and spicy, The sauce is very popular in Chicago and used to enhance meals like chicken wings and chicken tenders and any of these kinds of dishes, Lots of food chains in Chicago compete to make the best Chicago Mild Sauce so they can attract more customers as this sauce can be a main factor for that.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar-based hot sauce (like Crystal, Louisiana, or Tabasco)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Airtight storage container

How to Make Chicago Mild Sauce?

Step 1:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix, 1 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of your chosen vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Crystal, Louisiana, or Tabasco) I used Tabasco, and 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. And Keep Stirring well.

Step 2:

Continue stirring the mixture. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Maintain the simmer and keep stirring until the sauce is smooth which should take about 10 minutes.

Step 3:

Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Pour the cooled sauce into a jar and Store it in the refrigerator, Enjoy.

Some Tips!

• You can use different vinegar-based hot sauces to find your preferred flavor. Crystal, Louisiana, and Tabasco each bring unique nuances to the sauce.
• If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a bit more brown sugar; for a tangier sauce, increase the vinegar.
• If you don’t have orange juice, you can use pineapple juice.

How to Store Leftovers?

Store leftover Chicago Mild Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to keep it fresh.

What to Eat with this Chicago Mild Sauce?

Chicago Mild Sauce is like any BBC sauce or Tartar sauce and can be paired with lots of dishes, The sauce is popular to be enjoyed with baked chicken wings and tenders, where the sauce adds a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. You can coat the wings or tenders with the sauce before baking or use it as a dipping, both methods can be good. Another popular option is using it as a dipping sauce for crispy onion rings or sweet potato fries.

FAQ

What is Chicago Mild Sauce made of?

Chicago Mild Sauce is made from a base of ketchup and apple cider vinegar, flavored with vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Tabasco or Crystal), Worcestershire sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.

How spicy is Chicago Mild Sauce?

Chicago Mild Sauce has a mild level of spiciness. That’s way is called Mild sauce.

Is Chicago Mild Sauce vegetarian?

Yes, It’s made entirely from plant-based ingredients.

Can I use a different type of vinegar in Chicago Mild Sauce?

While apple cider vinegar is well used, you can use it with other kinds of vinegar like white wine vinegar or rice vinegar.

How can I make Chicago Mild Sauce spicier?

To increase the heat of Chicago Mild Sauce, add more vinegar-based hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper during preparation.

Conclusion

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