@dave,I never under any circumstances use sugar of any kind in my sauces. I have made my sauce and given it to family and friends, and now they want nothing else. Can’t be that bad huh?
I like to have my options open- often, I don’t add salt, butter, spice, etc, until the final dish, so that in case a part of my plan falls through, I can change my mind.
@shandling21, that is an interesting way to cook. I make my own spices, and add them in the beginning of the cooking, and throughout the cooking process.