Making your own sauces and condiments at home can change the way you experience meals. From smoky, tangy barbecue sauces perfect for your grilled favorites to the creamy richness of aioli that goes great with fries or seafood, there’s a lot you can do. Homemade sauces let you tweak flavors to your liking and ensure you’re using fresh, high-quality ingredients without unnecessary additives.
Mastering the classics and adding your twist is one of the best parts of home cooking. Take tartar sauce, for instance. It’s a seafood staple that blends the tanginess of pickles with creamy mayonnaise, creating a balance that brings out the best in fish dishes. Pasta sauces also benefit from the homemade touch. Whether it’s a hearty marinara or creamy Alfredo, making these sauces from scratch lets you control the flavors and ingredients, making your pasta dishes truly your own.
Then, there are sauces specific to different cuisines, like the savory and slightly sweet dumpling sauce, essential for any dumpling meal. With a mix of soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatic seasonings, this sauce enhances every bite. Whether you’re dipping, drizzling, or marinating, homemade sauces and condiments bring a depth of flavor that store-bought versions just can’t match. Check out our collection of 39 recipes and find the joy of making your own sauces and condiments at home, boosting your meals with every spoonful.
Spicy Chili Garlic Stir Fry Sauce
Spicy Chili Garlic Stir Fry Sauce Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
This stir fry sauce is perfect for whatever protein and vegetables you want to throw at it! This is our go-to recipe and has been made and raved about by people all over the country!
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Smoked Red Pepper Hummus
Smoked Red Pepper Hummus Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
Homemade Hummus is simple and we give it a bit of the Traeger treatment to make sure that it has all the flavor we could possibly want in your hummus!
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Cilantro Lime Crema
Cilantro Lime Crema Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
I could not love this sauce any more. Anytime I make tacos, or anything even remotely Mexican, I’m whipping up a batch of this to pour on top. It is incredible and packed with flavor!
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Togarashi Aioli
Togarashi Aioli Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
A spicy aioli perfect for dunking your onion rings, calamari, or slathering all over a burger! Delicious, easy to whip up, and will become a standard condiment in your house.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
Whip up a batch of this homemade taco seasoning and keep it in the cupboard for an easy flavor punch to any dish you can think of! Not just for tacos, but also for enchiladas, breakfast, and nachos too!
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Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa
Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
In the mood for something sweet with a kick? This strawberry salsa is just what you need! We like sprinkling this on our shrimp tacos, but the possibilities are endless with this fresh, fun salsa!
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Smoked Tomatillo Salsa
Smoked Tomatillo Salsa Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
Heavy on the tomatillos, but with some added tomato too for good measure, this is my favorite way to make homemade salsa. Add in as many peppers as you can handle and prepare to fall in love with fresh salsa!
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Homemade Chimichurri
Homemade Chimichurri Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
Making a fresh chimichurri is awesome to serve with your next batch of grilled steaks! This is quick to throw together and adds so much flavor.
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Smoked Salsa Verde
Smoked Salsa Verde Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do
Our homemade Smoked Salsa Verde is the perfect condiment for your next batch of tacos, nachos, or burritos! Simple to make and packed with SO much flavor. Make it as spice or as mild as you like! You’ll never go back to buying store-bought verde salsa after you try this recipe!
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Peach Barbecue Sauce
Tangy, sweet heat makes this peach barbecue sauce a go-to choice for all your summer cookouts. Made with fresh peaches, jalapeno, Vidalia onion, and special seasonings, it’s easy to make and versatile, going great with slow-cooked ribs, grilled chicken, or shrimp.
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Spicy Sweet Sriracha Sauce
This three-ingredient spicy sweet sriracha sauce recipe has the perfect balance of spice, heat, and sweet. It’s your new favorite sriracha dipping sauce.
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Big Mac Sauce
The homemade copycat Big Mac Sauce is quick and easy to prepare and will enrich your burger recipe this BBQ season. Surprise your family and friends with this beloved burger sauce.
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Curry Mayonnaise
The curry mayonnaise is a popular summer condiment in Europe. You can use homemade or store-bought mayonnaise to make this with curry powder. Flavorful and bright, it enhances your summer meal.
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Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Zesty lemon yogurt sauce is a favorite with BBQ meats at home. Don’t limit yourself because this sauce works well with vegetables and seafood too.
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Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This light Tahini Yogurt Sauce makes everything more delicious, from roasted vegetables to green salads to grain salads. Great as a dip or a dressing!
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Creamy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This easy homemade dipping sauce is super creamy without any mayo! It’s sweet and savory, and pairs deliciously with practically any dipper: chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries, crunchy veggies, you name it. Just five ingredients and no cooking required!
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10-Minute Blueberry Chia Jam
This quick and easy homemade blueberry jam is made with chia seeds and sweetened with maple syrup! It’s a healthier, simple way to make a delicious sweet topping for toast, pancakes, and more. No refined sugar or pectin needed!
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Date Mustard
This date mustard is a great alternative to honey mustard and it’s easy to make!
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Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavors of this Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce, perfect for transforming any pasta dish into a restaurant-quality experience. This easy-to-make sauce captures the essence of your favorite Italian dining, bringing the taste of Olive Garden right to your kitchen.
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Burrito Sauce
Elevate your homemade burritos with this savory Copycat Burrito Sauce, delivering the perfect blend of flavors for a truly authentic taste. This easy-to-make sauce adds a delicious, restaurant-quality touch to your favorite burrito recipes right at home.
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Tahini Sauce
Taken from my childhood in Israel, this is my go-to tahini sauce recipe and the best tahini sauce I’ve ever tried. This lemony and tangy condiment can be used as a salad dressing or drizzled over falafel, shawarma, and kofta kebabs.
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Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe
Try this easy-to-make BBQ Sauce for a smoky and tangy barbecue experience. This sauce uses a friendly sugar substitute, perfect for those wanting to savor the flavor of barbecue without the added sugar. Enjoy the rich, savory taste that makes every bite a delightful burst of barbecue goodness.
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Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make a delightful Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce with this easy recipe. Using only gluten-free ingredients, this sauce is perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. By substituting traditional malt vinegar, this vegan Worcestershire sauce retains all the rich and savory flavors you love. Enjoy the versatility and depth of this sauce in your favorite recipes, all while keeping it gluten-free.
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Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This homemade enchilada sauce is crafted to deliver a rich, authentic taste. Perfect for a range of Mexican dishes, it adds a deep, robust flavor to your culinary creations.
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Whiskey Coke Barbecue Sauce
Infused with whiskey and coke, this barbecue sauce offers a distinct, boozy flair to traditional BBQ flavors. Ideal for those seeking a creative, flavorful addition to their grilling lineup.
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Alabama White Sauce
This Alabama white barbecue sauce provides a unique, creamy, and tangy alternative to typical BBQ sauces. It’s a versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with various grilled meats.
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Cherry Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce
Combining the sweetness of cherry with the unique taste of Dr. Pepper, this barbecue sauce creates a memorable and versatile grilling companion.
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Old Bay Buffalo Sauce
This buffalo sauce variant includes Old Bay seasoning for an extra kick, making it a perfect choice for wings or as a zesty condiment.
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Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
A classic homemade tartar sauce, this recipe offers a fresh and tangy complement to fish and seafood dishes, enhancing their natural flavors.
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Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce
Make sweet chili sauce at home with this recipe, ideal for adding a sweet and spicy note to a variety of dishes.
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Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
This homemade teriyaki sauce blends sweet, salty, and umami flavors, serving as a versatile marinade, glaze, or dip to enrich many dishes.
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Bang Bang Sauce
This sauce combines mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and hot honey for a balanced mix of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors, perfect for enhancing various dishes.
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Vinegar BBQ Sauce
A tangy and slightly sweet barbecue sauce with a vinegar base, perfect for grilled meats. It pairs especially well with pork and chicken, adding a lively kick.
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Korean Chicken Wing Sauce
Add bold Korean flavors to your wings with this rich and irresistibly delicious Korean Chicken Wing Sauce.
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Honey BBQ Sauce
This honey BBQ sauce blends the sweetness of honey with tangy barbecue notes, making it ideal for grilling or dipping. It adds a special flavor to any BBQ dish.
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Easy Rhubarb Honey Sauce
A simple sauce combining rhubarb and honey, perfect for topping desserts or adding a sweet and tart flavor to various dishes.
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Potsticker Sauce
Add a kick to your next meal with this easy potsticker sauce, made with a variety of Asian ingredients. It can be adjusted to your desired spice level and used on potstickers, egg rolls, stir fry, or rice.
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Horseradish Sauce For Beef Tenderloin
This luscious horseradish sauce, with just 5 ingredients, rivals those from your favorite steakhouse.
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Easy Apricot BBQ Sauce
This apricot BBQ sauce, featuring apricot preserves, ketchup, vinegar, and spices, is simmered to perfection for a flavorful sauce. It’s great for brushing on chicken, ribs, or burgers, offering a balance of fruity sweetness and smoky flavor.
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