A "basting sauce" is a liquid mixture, usually flavored, that is brushed or poured over food while it cooks to keep it moist and add extra flavor. Full definition
Habanero Basting Sauce for Pork Chops 4 boneless loin pork chops 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons salt 6 juniper berries, bruised (lightly bashed all over with a spoon) 2 fresh habanero chiles, seeds and stems removed, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly ground white peppercorns 1 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seeds 3 bay leaves, crushed 4 whole cloves 1 teaspoon dried thyme (fieryfoodscentral.com)
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Jalapeño - Cilantro Lime Basting Sauce: 1/4 cup lime juice 6 jalapeño chiles, stems and seeds removed, chopped 2 fresh tomatillos 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (fieryfoodscentral.com)