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My grandma insisted on putting a pinch of sugar in her spaghetti sauce, and I thought she was nuts.
Tried it myself last Tuesday and it actually balances the tomatoes perfectly. Anyone else have a family trick they doubted at first?
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adam_robinson1mo ago
Yeah, that sugar trick is real. My old roommate swore by a splash of orange juice in his sauce, same idea.
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morgan.mary1mo ago
That orange juice trick @adam_robinson mentioned is a solid move. I read a thing once that said the acid in it helps cut through the tomato's sharpness, kind of like how some people use a pinch of baking soda. My go-to is actually a grated carrot that cooks down into the sauce, it adds a little sweetness without being obvious. Makes a big difference in a simple marinara. What's the weirdest ingredient you've tried that actually worked?
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