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"zipporah" > wrote in message
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> Green Mtn. Griller wrote:
>> Yup, still grilling in Vermont! For DW's birthday:
>>
>> Grilled shrimp cocktail - grilled the skewered shrimp earlier, with a
>> light sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of lemon juice, chilled, served
>> with homemade cocktail sauce.
>>
>> Inch thick strip steaks - fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, extra
>> virgin olive oil - medium rare/medium with a slight char (damn the
>> carcinogens!) and homemade steak sauce on the side.
>>
>> Baked potatoes - coated with veg. oil and a heavy sprinkle of kosher
>> salt, on the grill - on the plate - butter and fresh ground pepper (and
>> sour cream, for me!)
>>
>> Grilled asparagus - a light brush of melted butter and a light sprinkle
>> of sea salt. (damn the stinky pee, too! {reference to a previous post})
>>
>> Boston Cream Pie.
>>
>> Either my arms got shorter or the chair is a bit farther away from the
>> desk tonight!
>>

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>
> What do you do for homemade steak sauce? We don't usually have any in the
> house, but every now and again, it sounds good to me when we're having a
> steak.



* Exported from MasterCook *

Steak Sauce

NOTES : Add a drop or 2 of Tabasco Hot Sauce if you'd like a bit more heat!

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 rounded tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Frank's Hot Sauce

Whisk all together in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Lower to a simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Store in
refrigerator.