Dave's Sauce recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Dave's Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Dave's Hot Chicken
Time30m
Serves8

Make Dave's Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

Liquid Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Base Ingredients

    In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well until fully blended.

  2. 2

    Add Spices and Seasonings

    Add the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Liquid Ingredients

    Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and honey. Stir the mixture until everything is completely combined and smooth.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan and place it over medium heat. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  2. 5

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or red pepper flakes if desired.

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