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c/chefs•stella307stella307•2mo ago

Pro tip: I started adding a pinch of sugar to my tomato sauce three years ago after a dinner rush in Chicago. It cuts the acid without tasting sweet.

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cameronrivera
Does that work for jarred sauce too?
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leohart
leohart16d ago
@cameronrivera Honestly works even better with jarred stuff since you just doctor it up quick. My buddy does this thing where he adds a splash of red wine vinegar and a pinch of sugar to whatever cheap jar he has, and it ends up tasting like it slow-cooked all day. Makes you feel like a chef but really you just tossed three extra things in a pan lol.
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the_paul
the_paul2mo ago
Oh for sure, jarred sauce is the best place to start. I always dump a jar of the basic marinara into a pan, fry up some garlic in olive oil first, then add the sauce. Let it simmer for like 20 minutes and toss in some fresh basil. It tastes totally different, way richer. Makes a huge difference.
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