Drizzle This Unexpected Tangy Addition On To Your Oatmeal For A Savory Unique Breakfast - Tasting Table

"From bourbon barbecue sauces to Bachan's impressive lineup of Japanese barbecue sauces, there are many different store-bought barbecue sauces out there, so you'll have no shortage of options. Pick one that's a little spicier if the rest of your toppings and oatmeal ingredients are mellow, or walk the "swalty" tightrope and choose a honey or brown sugar-infused barbecue sauce."

"Store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce lays the foundation of savory flavors in your oatmeal, but it needs to be used tactfully - and in addition to other savory flavors - to really be memorable. Before you start adding toppings and add-ins willy-nilly, be sure to taste your barbecue sauce first."

"A sweeter barbecue sauce, for example, might go well with slightly sweet-leaning additions to your oatmeal, like a sprinkle of cinnamon or pureed sweet potato, whereas a spicy or exceptionally salty barbecue sauce would not. For a Japanese-style barbecue sauce or one that's more soy or teriyaki leaning, we'd recommend adding a soft, jammy egg to the top with some chopped scallions."

Oatmeal can be prepared as a savory dish by incorporating savory add-ins, toppings, or both to create varied textures and flavors. Barbecue sauce serves as an unexpected yet effective topping option, with numerous varieties available from bourbon-based to Japanese options. The sauce can be added directly to oatmeal or mixed into the cooking liquid for enhanced flavor. Success requires careful selection of complementary ingredients based on the sauce's flavor profile—sweeter sauces pair well with cinnamon or sweet potato, while spicy or salty varieties work with umami-rich additions like eggs, scallions, and mushrooms. Restraint in application ensures the barbecue sauce enhances rather than overwhelms the dish.

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