Homemade Mock Tiger Sauce Substitute

Elevate your dishes with this quick and easy Homemade Mock Tiger Sauce Substitute—a sweet, tangy, and spicy blend that’s perfect as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. This delectable recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, molasses, and hot sauce with bold seasonings like smoked paprika and cayenne pepper for a flavor-packed condiment. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a versatile sauce with the perfect balance of sweetness and heat, making it an irresistible addition to grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables. Best of all, it can be refrigerated for up to two weeks, ensuring you always have this crave-worthy flavor on hand.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, molasses, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, honey, and soy sauce.

Step 2

Stir the ingredients over medium heat until well blended and just starting to warm through, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Stir to incorporate the spices.

Step 4

Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly and continue stirring over low heat for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings if desired (add more hot sauce for spiciness or honey for sweetness).

Step 6

Once the sauce is smooth and flavorful, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop before serving.

Step 8

Use as a drizzle, marinade, or dipping sauce to add a sweet and spicy kick to your dishes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(412.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	447.1

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1989.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 91.5g
Protein 2.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130.9mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 932.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.5%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 96.4%