Name: Dale's Secret Awesome Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 large Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved; 1 large green bell pepper, halved and seeded; 1 white onion, halved; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; Sea salt to taste; Ground black pepper to taste; 1.5 cups mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

Elevate your everyday dishes with this vibrant and versatile sauce. A symphony of smoky grilled vegetables blended into creamy perfection, it's the ideal accompaniment to sandwiches, fries, grilled fish, or succulent meats.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Prepare the Vegetables: Rub the tomato halves, bell pepper halves, onion halves, and garlic halves with olive oil. Season generously with garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Grill the Vegetables: Place the seasoned vegetables on the preheated grill. Turn them regularly to ensure even cooking, until they are wrinkled and slightly charred, releasing their smoky sweetness. (5-10 minutes)

04

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Blend to Perfection: Transfer the grilled vegetables into a blender or food processor. Add the mayonnaise and ground dried chipotle pepper. Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. (2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using smoked mayonnaise.
If you don't have a grill, roast the vegetables in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) until softened and slightly charred.
Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Adrianna Luettgen

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