A flavorful and zesty sauce perfect for coating wings or as a dip.
Combine the sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne powder, Worcestershire sauce, and water in a saucepan.
Stir continuously to ensure the sugar dissolves evenly.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Simmering helps the flavors meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for about 10 minutes.
Cooling prevents the egg yolk from cooking too quickly in the next step.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolk with a tablespoon of water until well combined.
Whisking thoroughly ensures a smooth emulsion.
Gradually add the warm sauce to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to create an emulsion.
Adding the sauce slowly prevents the egg from curdling.
Cover the sauce and refrigerate until ready to use.
Chilling allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to develop.