4.9 from 21 votes
Sweet and Spicy Meatloaf Sauce
Sweet and spicy meatloaf sauce is packed with flavor, and ready in just 5 minutes. Ideal to use as a glaze on meatloaf, ribs, or meatballs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
357 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until they are completely combined.
- Spread on meatloaf and bake, or store it in a jar in the refrigerator for later.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Layers and patience are the secrets to a perfect caramelized sweet and sticky finish. First, make the sauce ahead of time so it can meld. I make mine the day before and keep it in the fridge in a covered container. Then, brush a thin layer on the meatloaf before cooking it. Go ahead and cook the meatloaf as usual and add another layer 15 minutes before it is finished cooking. Finally, two minutes before removing the loaf, broil it for a shiny, sticky glaze.
- Measure carefully to avoid ending up with a sauce that is too thick or too watery.
- Run the sauce through a fine mesh sieve if it is too lumpy.
- Another way I like to make my sauce velvety smooth and rich is to add a tablespoon of butter.
- This sauce is too good to waste. Make extra and freeze it or put it in canning jars.
Nutrition Information
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
2340mg
(98%)
Potassium
634mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
74g
(148%)
Vitamin A
1606IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2340mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 74g | 148% |
| Vitamin A | 1606IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.