Meatloaf Sauce Recipe

Upgrade your classic meatloaf with this irresistibly tangy and sweet Meatloaf Sauce Recipe! This quick and easy homemade glaze combines pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, elevated by a savory touch of Worcestershire sauce and a perfect blend of spices, including garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. Ready in just 10 minutes, this glossy sauce thickens to perfection, delivering the ultimate burst of flavor to your meatloaf. Spread it over your meatloaf during the final minutes of baking for a caramelized finish, or serve it as a dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing touch. With its balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes, this meatloaf sauce is guaranteed to become your go-to comfort food companion!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
0.25 teaspoon Paprika
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Once the sugar is dissolved, add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the sauce.

Step 4

Continue to heat the sauce, stirring frequently, until it begins to simmer gently and thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using.

Step 6

Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the top of your meatloaf during the last 15 minutes of baking, or serve it on the side as a rich, flavorful dipping sauce.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(288.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	303.8

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1725.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 60.9g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 38.2mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 164.7mg	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: 0.3%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 99.1%