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Copycat Mumbo Sauce

Copycat Mumbo Sauce

Copycat Mumbo Sauce is a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment, famously popular in Washington D.C., perfect for wings, fries, and fried chicken
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce / Condiment
Cuisine American / Washington
Servings 5
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk or wooden spoon
  • measuring cups/spoons
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup sugar or honey for variation
  • ½ cup vinegar white or apple cider
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot sauce.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  • Add water and whisk until smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness, tang, or spice as desired.
  • Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 45
• Protein: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Fat: 0.1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 9g
Keyword Copycat Mumbo Sauce