A regular at my old diner in Tacoma told me his mom always added a pinch of sugar to tomato sauce.

Angela Hart · 2026-03-16T12:00:12.205048+00:00

I argued it was wrong for years, but he said it cuts the acid without losing the bright flavor. Anyone have a different trick for balancing out canned tomatoes?

elliot_hall7mo ago

@richard_lee but is it that big a deal?

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richard_lee7mo ago

Actually thought that was a weird trick for the longest time. Tried it once and it really does work though. That little pinch just smooths everything out.

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kelly_henderson836mo ago

Sugar in sauce is basically a culinary apology to your taste buds (and it works).

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