We've tried several mignonette recipes and this is our favorite. We spoon it on raw and BBQ'd oysters in the half-shell, before slurping them down. Fantastic!
Carolina-Style Mignonette
Mignonette is a classic French vinegar-based sauce traditionally served with oysters. We gave it a Southern spin by adding a barbecue base with a touch of horseradish.
Yield: Makes 1 cup
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Recipe Time
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2 Hours, 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
Preparation
- Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium-size nonaluminum saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Cover and chill 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Carolina-Style Mignonette Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American, Southern
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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