Homemade Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Elevate your seafood and fries game with this incredible homemade cocktail sauce, adapted from award-winning cookbook author Marlene Sorosky! This vibrant recipe blends Spanish, English, Mexican, and Southwestern flavors for a truly unique taste experience. Slow-cooked to perfection, it develops a rich depth of flavor that will leave you craving more. Perfect for dipping shrimp, fish, or even your favorite crispy fries!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 175.4 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Homemade Cocktail Sauce

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How to Make Homemade Cocktail Sauce

  1. Halve 2 large ripe tomatoes, scoop out seeds, and finely chop into 1/4-inch dice.
  2. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion.
  3. Finely chop 2 stalks celery.
  4. Mince 2 cloves garlic.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, celery, garlic, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
  7. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the flavors have melded.
  8. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (to taste).
  9. Remove from slow cooker and transfer to an airtight container.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop.
  11. Enjoy! Makes approximately 2 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

1g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Cocktail Sauce?

Homemade Cocktail Sauce takes about 280 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 260 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Cocktail Sauce?

Homemade Cocktail Sauce has approximately 175.4 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Cocktail Sauce?

The key ingredients for Homemade Cocktail Sauce are Plum Tomatoes, Onion, Celery, Garlic Cloves, Balsamic Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar. See the full list with measurements above.

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