BASIC CREOLE SAUCE

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I cook a big batch of this sauce and keep in the freezer for when I need to pull together a quick dinner party or supper for my family. Just reheat and add a combination of shrimp, sausage, or chicken and serve over hot rice. Add in a combination of the optional ingredients to make it your own. You will have a meal fit for company.

Provided by NancySacTown

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 orange, zested
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup white wine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in celery, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes with their juice, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and bay leaves into the vegetable mixture.
  • Stir in red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, saffron, oregano, basil, thyme, orange zest, clam juice, and white wine.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Allow the sauce to cool completely.
  • To store, pour into pint glass canning jars, cover with lids and rings, and place into freezer. Sauce can be frozen up to 3 months before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Pat Soriano
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I was a bit hesitant to try this sauce because I'm not a huge fan of Creole food, but I'm so glad I did. It's absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Naiem Naiem
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and it's become a staple in my recipe box.


JJ McCormack
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This sauce is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's flavorful, easy to make, and it really enhances the flavor of the fish.


Neto Parmar
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I've been looking for a good Creole sauce recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the best Creole sauce I've ever had.


Shahin Wedding Frame
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I love the flavor of this sauce. It's not too spicy, but it has a nice kick to it. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Fatma Ak
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it on fish, shrimp, and chicken, and it's always delicious.


psalm d adekolu
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I was a bit hesitant to try this sauce because I'm not a huge fan of Creole food, but I'm so glad I did. It's absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Harun Mahmmud
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and it's become a staple in my recipe box.


Jorge Rosalez
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This sauce is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's flavorful, easy to make, and it really enhances the flavor of the fish.


Sa'Niya McNeil
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I've been looking for a good Creole sauce recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the best Creole sauce I've ever had.


Sushil Basnet
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I love the flavor of this sauce. It's not too spicy, but it has a nice kick to it. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Blessing Oghenemurhoko Addy Dickson
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it on fish, shrimp, and chicken, and it's always delicious.


Tony Francis
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I was a bit hesitant to try this sauce because I'm not a huge fan of Creole food, but I'm so glad I did. It's absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Leonel Navarro
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and it's become a staple in my recipe box.


DuckBoi32
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This Creole sauce is the perfect addition to any seafood dish. It's flavorful and easy to make, and it really enhances the flavor of the fish.