Italian-Style XO Sauce

Name: Italian-Style XO Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 oz prosciutto ham thinly sliced into 1/2-inch long strips; 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion about 1/2-inch long strips; 2 tbsps minced garlic; 1 tbsp anchovy paste; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsps thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp red pepper crushed; 1/2 tsp rosemary leaves crushed

Intensely sweet, salty and smoky, XO sauce packs some serious umami flavor. Originating in Hong Kong, this Italian take uses Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like anchovy paste, garlic paste and prosciutto ham to pack a savory punch in everything from pasta to meat dishes.

5m

PREP TIME

10m

COOK TIME

185

CALORIES

11

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8 (2-tablespoon)

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 ounces prosciutto ham, thinly sliced into 1/2-inch long strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion, about 1/2-inch long strips
2 tablespoons minced garlic Substitutions available / Gourmet Garden™ Stir-In Garlic Paste
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Rosemary Leaves, crushed

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat until shimmering. (Oil is hot enough when a few strands of prosciutto sizzle when placed in the skillet). Add prosciutto; cook about 2 minutes, just until crispy. Remove prosciutto from oil using slotted spoon. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
2 Reduce heat to low and add onions to skillet. Cook 2 minutes until onions begin to soften. Add garlic, anchovy paste and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, oregano, crushed red pepper and rosemary. Cook 30 seconds.
3 Return cooked prosciutto to skillet; cook 1 minute longer. Remove mixture from pan. Allow to cool to room temperature before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator.
4 Test Kitchen Tips:
• Try Italian-Style XO Sauce in this recipe for Pork & Broccolini Stir-Fry.
• XO sauce, the iconic condiment, was first created in Hong Kong. Meant to impress, it is known to be a luxury blend typically made with dried shrimp and scallops, Chinese dry-cured ham, garlic and various chiles. The ingredients, combined in a base of oil, create an intense sweet, salty, rich umami flavor.