Our K.C. Strips are a top pick of grillers year-round, so if
you have anyone left on your shopping list, they’d love receiving a box.  They’re
also good to have on hand in the freezer for an impromptu get-together
with neighborhood friends, or to serve when you’re entertaining out-of-town
guests over a long weekend visit.

Today’s recipe is for a steak sauce to try with your order of K.C.
Strips: Orange Ancho Chile Sauce.  You should be able to find ancho chile
powder in the ethnic foods section of your local supermarket.  If not, try
 using minced ancho or chipotle pepper from the produce department; start
with a small amount – no more than one-half a teaspoon of minced pepper since
they’re both fiery hot!

From Cheryl of North Carolina
Orange Ancho Chile Sauce
Makes 6 Servings

2 C. Orange Juice
1 C. Orange Sections, chopped; white membrane
   removed (about 1 large or 2 medium oranges)
2 T. Butter
2 T. Chopped Shallots (about 1 – 2 shallots)
1 T. Cornstarch
2 tsp. Ancho Chili Powder
1 tsp. Grated Orange Zest
½ tsp. Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Kosher Salt (or other coarse salt)

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium
heat and add shallots; sauté shallots until softened.
Whisk cornstarch into the orange juice, then pour into
the saucepan with the butter and onions.  Simmer,
stirring occasionally for 5 minutes (mixture will begin
to thicken).  Add the remaining ingredients to pan,
stir to combine well.  Continue to cook and stir over
medium heat for 10 minutes.  Mixture will be thickened
and syrup-y.  Serve warm with grilled steaks.

From Michael in New Mexico
Cranberry Teriyaki Steak Sauce
Makes about 1 Cup

2/3 C. Diced White Onion
½ C. White Wine
½ C. Brown Sugar
½ C. Chopped Dried Cranberries
¼ C. Teriyaki Sauce
¼ C. Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper

In a medium saucepan, stir together all ingredients
except cranberries, and heat over medium-high
heat.  Stir occasionally until mixture begins to
boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cranberries; cook and stir over low heat for
15 minutes.  Remove from heat and keep warm
until ready to serve.