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creamy pepper sauce

Creamy Pepper Sauce That's Perfect for Any Grilled Dish

This creamy pepper sauce is a gluten-free, low-carb delight that enhances grilled meats with a flavor explosion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter For a dairy-free version, use ghee.
  • 1 small red onion Substitute with yellow onion or shallot if needed.
  • 2 cloves garlic Fresh is ideal, but can use garlic powder as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper Adjust to your preference.
  • 1 bay leaf Remove before serving.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Italian seasoning works as a substitute.
  • 1 cup whipping/heavy cream Coconut cream serves as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice You can swap it for lime juice.
  • to taste teaspoon salt Adjust according to your taste.

Equipment

  • medium frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Creamy Pepper Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat until bubbling and foaming, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Sauté finely chopped red onion for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Sprinkle in fresh cracked black pepper, bay leaf, and fresh thyme, toasting for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Pour in the whipping cream, stirring well and allowing to bubble gently for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the juice of half a lemon and a pinch of salt, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
  7. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove the bay leaf before serving and give the sauce a final stir.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This gluten-free, low-carb sauce is perfect for grilled dishes and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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