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11 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Condiments, Because You're a Pro
It's all about the little things in life, right? Well, that goes double for condiments. Because we all know that, without a touch of mayo here or a spread of sriracha there, some of our favorite dishes just wouldn't be just quite as amazing. What are fries without ketchup? Or fish and chips without tartar sauce? Incomplete, is what. So in honor of some of the sauces and condiments that make our food really sing, we've found 11 delicious recipes so you can recreate them on your own. From grainy mustard to pickled onion, we've got all your condiment bases covered. Enjoy!
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Crushed Red Pepper
If a sprinkle of chili flakes is your go-to when looking for a hit of heat, try making Confections of a Food Bride’s fiery homemade version yourself.
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Ketchup
Ditch the store-bought for a fresher version with Naturally Ella’s homemade ketchup, chock full of fresh tomatoes.
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Cocktail Sauce
If you can’t fully enjoy your seafood without a nice tangy cocktail sauce, A Cozy Kitchen has the perfect recipe for you.
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Pickled Onions
For the most delicious pickled onions, give The Shiksa’s recipe a go.
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Mayonnaise
Looking for the right recipe? The Urban Poser’s take on mayonnaise is sumptuous and perfectly tangy.
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Sriracha Sauce
The perfect addition to nearly any dish out there (yes, any), this homemade sriracha recipe by My Darling Lemon Thyme is fermented, potent, and irresistibly spicy.
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Steak Sauce
Get ready to do some slathering with this delicious steak sauce from Simply Scratch.
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Nutella
Nutella is a condiment, right? We are going to go with yes. Make your own with this recipe from The Kitchn.
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Tartar Sauce
Nothing goes better with some deep fried fish than a little bit (or a lot) of tartar sauce, and this recipe by The Comfort of Cooking is just the recipe to use.
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Sour and Spicy Dill Pickles
If you’re looking for the perfect pickles to add to your repertoire, look no further than Simply Scratch’s tasty homemade version.
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Mustard
Adventures in Cooking amps up her mustard by adding rosemary for depth and grapefruit for brightness. Yum.
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