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Brad’s Spoon Sauce

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bowl with an herby sauce flecked with pistachios and prunes
Photo by Laura Murray, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Simon Andrews

This all-purpose condiment is an ideal finisher for anything you might care to grill. Make it ahead and have it ready to spoon over grilled meats, fish, and vegetables.  

  

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1¾ cups

Ingredients

¼ cup raw pistachios
10 prunes, pits removed, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 cups finely chopped parsley
1 cup finely chopped mint
¼ cup finely chopped tarragon
¼ cup kimchi or sauerkraut brine
2 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
Kosher salt
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop.

    Step 2

    Gently mix pistachios, prunes, garlic, parsley, mint, tarragon, kimchi brine, and vinegar in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt. Whisk in oil, then taste and season spoon sauce with more salt 
if needed.

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