====== Carolina Barbecue Sauce ====== === Ingredients === * 6 tbsp unsalted butter (¾ stick) If it has salt in it, the sauce may taste a bit too salty * 1 clove garlic minced * 1½ cups heavy cream room temperature * 6.4 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheese * kosher salt to taste * ground black pepper to taste * minced fresh thyme optional* === Steps === - Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. (6 tbsp unsalted butter) - Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant. (1 clove garlic) - Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 3-5 minutes. - Pour in the room temperature heavy cream. Whisk until combined. (1½ cups heavy cream) - Once the cream is fully combined, place the pan back on the stove over low heat. Do not let the sauce come to a boil – keep it over low heat. - Add the grated cheese and continually whisk the sauce together until the cheese is completely melted and evenly combined. (Go slow, a little bit at a time) (6.4 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheese) - Taste and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. (kosher salt, ground black pepper, minced fresh thyme)