Plum sauce for grilled meat
4 servings
30 minutes
Plum sauce for grilled meat is a vibrant blend of sweet and sour notes with spices that gives the dish a unique flavor. This sauce has roots in Italian culinary tradition where fruit additions play an important role in enhancing the aromas of meat dishes. The sweetness of ripe plums is harmoniously complemented by the warmth of cinnamon, the spiciness of cayenne pepper, and the depth of allspice. The balance of flavors is achieved through apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, creating a rich, velvety sauce. It pairs perfectly with beef, pork, or lamb, especially when grilled, enhancing the caramelized tones of roasted meat. This sauce can be used as a marinade or as an accompaniment to a finished dish, and its rich texture and spicy aroma make every meal a true gastronomic delight.
1
Remove the pits from the plums and cut them into 4 pieces. Transfer to a saucepan.
- Plums: 700 g
2
Add minced garlic, sugar, vinegar, water, salt, ginger, black and allspice, cayenne pepper, and a cinnamon stick.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Brown sugar: 0.3 glass
- Apple cider vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Water: 0.3 glass
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 0.3 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: 0.1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
3
Bring to a boil, stirring, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the plums turn into puree, about 35-45 minutes.
- Plums: 700 g
4
Remove from heat and cool. Then remove the cinnamon stick.
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece