Description
This homemade meatloaf sauce is a quick and delicious glaze combining tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, fruit preserves, and honey. Perfect for adding a sweet and tangy flavor to your meatloaf, this sauce requires no cooking and can be prepared in just five minutes.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fruit preserves (apricot recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Stir together the tomato paste, hot water, Worcestershire sauce, fruit preserves, and honey in a bowl until the mixture forms a smooth, uniform paste.
- Season: Add salt to taste, blending it thoroughly into the sauce to balance the flavors.
- Use: Apply the sauce on your meatloaf as directed in your recipe, typically brushing it over the top before baking to create a flavorful glaze.
Notes
- You can substitute apricot preserves with other fruit preserves like peach or orange marmalade for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of honey or preserves to achieve your preferred sweetness level.
- This sauce requires no cooking and can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
