Homemade condiments not only help you save money, but they also taste much better than store-bought varieties. Have you ever needed just a bit of tartar sauce? Or perhaps you were looking for a barbecue sauce with a little extra something? Enter these cheap and easy solutions. Plus we already warned you knowing how to whip up sriracha in your kitchen will save you when those ramen cravings strike.
Best Sriracha Sauce Alternatives
Momofuku Chili Crunch ($13): Our go-to way of adding a flash of heat and texture to our favorite dishes.West~Bourne Spice Duo ($27): Earthy Herb Spice & Smoky Pepper Spice, the bold and balanced duo of house curated spices are packed with smoky umami and are vibrantly herbaceous, the definition of an elevated pantry staple.Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha ($23): “Their Blue Agave Sriracha is a sweeter alternative to the original beloved Sriracha," explains Mackenzie Frazier, recipe developer at EveryPlate. “Although it’s delicious, my favorites from Yellowbird are the Serrano and Classic Habanero. They provide a punch, but are balanced in flavor and aren’t spicy just for the sake of being spicy.“Huy Fong Sambal Oelek Chili Paste($3): A full bodied sauce with the pure taste of chilies.Tabasco Hot Sauce ($4): When in doubt, old-school hot sauce it out.Ketchup ($3): It’s better than nothing? Throw some chile powder or hot sauce in there for extra spicy.Tutto Calabrian Chili Sauce ($10): “Calabrian Chilies are spicy and sweet, and what I consider ‘sweet heat,’” says Kristin Bryan, director of culinary innovation at HelloFresh. “If you can find a Calabrian Chili sauce, it makes a great hot sauce for just about any recipe.”
Here are 13 of the best homemade condiment recipes that will not help you save money and use what you already have in your pantry. You can find tasty tartar sauce, salad dressing, cocktail sauce with just the right amount of kick and some seriously amazing barbecue sauces that you will love. Best of all, if you’re on a special diet you will know exactly what is in these dips and sauces. Want more great recipes right in your inbox? Sign up for our email newsletter! Stephanie Manley writes for CopyKat.com. Where she recreates your favorite restaurant dishes at home, so you can bring home the memory.