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Monkey Gland Sauce

A South African favorite barbeque sauce recipe for steaks, chops, spare ribs, and burgers.

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Monkey gland sauce, hmmm… brings up fantastic childhood memories. To ensure there is no misunderstanding, this favorite barbecue-style sauce does not involve using any parts of a monkey in its preparation. The origin of the name of the sauce is a bit vague.

Monkey gland sauce is a spicy, thick, tangy, sweet sauce made using tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar or wine, chilies, or Tobasco sauce, and garlic. Some people will include a generous dash of ginger to spice it up a bit.

It’s a favorite condiment and steakhouse sauce in South Africa. It can be served at barbeques, with steak or juicy burgers (meat or vegetarian).

Ingredients:
1 onion, very finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 cup tomato sauce, your favorite brand
0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
0.5 cup chutney, your favorite brand
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoon vinegar (any brand) or red wine, or brandy
1–2 teaspoons Tobasco sauce
0.25–0.5 cup of water