Best 7 Rootin Tooin Sweet Sassy Sauce Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Experience a taste of Southern comfort food with the irresistible Rootin' Tootin' Sweet Sassy Sauce, a versatile condiment that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. This tantalizing sauce combines the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes, making it the perfect complement to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce for your favorite appetizers. Get ready to elevate your culinary creations with this easy-to-make sauce that promises to leave your taste buds craving for more. With variations ranging from a classic Sweet Sassy Sauce to a spicy Cayenne Pepper Sauce and a tangy Mustard BBQ Sauce, discover the perfect sauce to suit your taste preferences. Let's dive into the recipes and unlock the secrets behind this flavorful Southern gem.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET & SASSY BBQ SAUCE



Sweet & Sassy BBQ Sauce image

Make and share this Sweet & Sassy BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 15 , 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust more or less to your liking)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor.
  • Blend well.
  • In a medium sauce pot, bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 256.9, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 0.3

SASSY CRANBERRY SAUCE



Sassy Cranberry Sauce image

Make and share this Sassy Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup ruby port
1/4 cup honey
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can pears packed in extra-light syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 grated orange, zest of

Steps:

  • Pour cranberry sauce, port wine and honey into a 1-quart saucepan; place over medium heat. Stir frequently while mixture comes to a boil. Meanwhile, drain and finely chop the pears. Add to the pan. Add vinegar and apple pie spice. Stir gently to mix well. Stir in orange zest.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high; cook at a rolling boil, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl; let cool for 5 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes. The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
  • The sauce may be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated in a covered container. Serve the sauce chilled or slightly warm. (Rewarm the sauce, covered with a paper towel, in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes.) Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654, Fat 0.3, Sodium 135.4, Carbohydrate 162, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 120.6, Protein 0.6

ROOT BEER PULLED PORK



Root Beer Pulled Pork image

Make and share this Root Beer Pulled Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Teriffic

Categories     Meat

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pork tenderloin (about 375g each)
1 medium onion
2 cups root beer (not diet)
2 cups barbecue sauce (whatever your favorite is)
6 large kaiser rolls

Steps:

  • Place the pork and onion in the slow cooker. Pour the root beer over the Pork, cover and cook on LOW until well cooked and pork shreds easily, usually 8-10 hours.
  • Drain well and discard the extra root beer. Stir in the bbq sauce after pulling the pork. cook on low for another 1 hour till the bbq sauce heats through the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 109.4, Sodium 1176.9, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 32.4, Protein 41.7

SASSY SAUCE



Sassy Sauce image

Make and share this Sassy Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lucky.Wife

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup kraft barbecue sauce
3/4 cup kraft apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Combine all in pot and heat throughly stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1219.1, Carbohydrate 106.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 56, Protein 3.5

SWEET & SASSY STIRFRY



Sweet & Sassy Stirfry image

"Sweet and sassy" because the sauce adds some sweet heat and tart and tangy flavors to the variety of veggies and noodles. Depending on your tastebuds and the heat your chili sauce packs, feel free to add some hot sauce or red pepper flakes to give it an extra punch! Enjoy!

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
4 tablespoons tomato ketchup
4 tablespoons ponzu sauce, lime citrus dressing and sauce
8 ounces rice noodles
2 tablespoons oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, finely chopped
3/4 lb green cabbage, cored and rough chopped
5 red radishes, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
1 cup carrot, shredded
5 green onions, sliced on the diagonal
3 eggs, beaten
4 sprigs cilantro
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine sweet chili sauce, ketchup, and Ponzu sauce. Mix well and set aside.
  • Prep rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside when ready.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add ginger and garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Add cabbage and radishes. Stirfry about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add green bell pepper, carrots, and green onion, and cook an additional 5 minutes. Transfer veggies from skillet to a large bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and add beaten eggs. Scramble until set. Add eggs to bowl containing veggies.
  • Pour sauce into skillet and bring to a simmer. Toss in noodles, veggies, and eggs, and warm through, mixing well.
  • Divide into four bowls to serve. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

SWEET AND SASSY PORK TENDERLOIN



Sweet and Sassy Pork Tenderloin image

This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law, Mary Lynn. Excellent!

Provided by GOLDIE6175

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Cut tenderloin into 9 slices and brush with olive oil. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place the meat onto preheated grill. Grill until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. When finished, place pork on a plate, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • While pork is cooking, stir together sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and horseradish in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and stir until smooth. Pour sauce over sliced tenderloin to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 126.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 275.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

ROOTIN'-TOOTIN' CINCINNATI CHILI



Rootin'-Tootin' Cincinnati Chili image

Yes, there's root beer in this spicy chili, and it adds a nice touch of sweetness. Serve over spaghetti and let everyone add their own favorite toppings. -Holly Gomez, Seabrook, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup root beer
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 beef bouillon cube
Hot cooked spaghetti
Optional toppings: crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the tomatoes, root beer, chili powder, tomato paste, chipotle peppers, cumin and bouillon. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with chips, green onions and cheeses if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for the fruits and vegetables in this recipe.
  • Don't Overcook the Sauce: The sauce should be cooked until it has thickened and the flavors have melded, but be careful not to overcook it or it will lose its vibrant color and flavor.
  • Adjust the Sweetness and Spice: The amount of sugar and cayenne pepper in the recipe can be adjusted to your taste. If you like a sweeter sauce, add more sugar. If you like a spicier sauce, add more cayenne pepper.
  • Serve Immediately: This sauce is best served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Rootin' Tootin' Sweet Sassy Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a dipping sauce or condiment. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

Related Topics