# Monkey Gland Sauce

A sweet, sharp, and savory South African steak sauce made by simmering onions, garlic, tomatoes, ketchup, jam, and dried fruits.

- Servings: 3 cups
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp golden raisins, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar (optional)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt

## Instructions

1. Soften the onion and garlic in the oil.
2. Add tomatoes, ketchup, jam, dried apricots, raisins, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, water, and salt.
3. Simmer on low, stirring often, until the raisins and apricots have softened.
4. Stir in the red wine vinegar if needed.
5. Chill the sauce overnight.
6. Blend until smooth.

## Equipment

- pan
- food processor

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeBKECkiVuA/?xtok=Y2RzYm0xamFoaHYy
- Creator: Steak Blades
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0658e142-6026-401c-8ec5-2b2c8bd4cf04
- Extracted: 2026-11-13

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