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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: ~¾ cup
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup (7-8oz) jarred roasted red peppers, drained; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes; Salt and pepper to taste

Published July 8, 2026

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A bright, vivid sauce built on a smooth purée of roasted red peppers, sharpened with a little vinegar and rounded out with a touch of sugar, then finished by whisking in cold butter for a glossy, silky body. It comes together in minutes and brings sweet, smoky color to seared fish or chicken—and pairs surprisingly well with vegetables.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Yield: ~¾ cup
Category: Sauce
Cuisine: French

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Ingredients

1 cup (7-8oz) jarred roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Make the pepper reduction

Combine the red peppers and water in a blender and blend until smooth, then pass through a fine strainer into a saucepan. Add the vinegar and sugar, bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer on medium-low for about 10 minutes until the flavors start to concentrate.

Mount the butter

Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the cold butter a cube at a time until glossy. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

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