Name: Brad’s Spoon Sauce
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

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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