Whether you're grilling burgers or steak, no cookout is complete without the most popular condiments on hand. Why settle for store-bought when you can make homemade cookout condiments?
We've got everything from classic ketchup and mustard to more unique flavors like smoky barbecue sauce and chimichurri to pickled jalapenos and fermented dill pickles.
We also have a few recipes for marinades that will take your grilled meats and vegetables to the next level.
So Why Make Your Own Condiments?
Making your own condiments is a great way to save money, as well as create unique blends, or even your own 'secret sauce'. Plus, they're a great way to show off your culinary skills to your guests. In this round up, we'll share some of our favorite homemade cookout condiments, along with helpful tips for making them.
There are a few reasons to make any of these delicious condiment recipes:
- They're fresher and tastier than store-bought condiments.
- You can control the ingredients, so you can be sure they're free of artificial flavors and preservatives.
- You can customize the flavors to your own taste.
- They're a great way to use up fresh herbs and vegetables from your garden.
Homemade Peppercorn Dill Pickles
Homemade Peppercorn Dill Pickles
These Homemade Peppercorn Dill Pickles are a delicious twist on a classic condiment! Gluten free and easy to make.
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Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Big Mac Sauce Recipe
This easy copycat Big Mac sauce recipe is here to save the day and satisfy your Big Mac special sauce cravings. It's the perfect way to recreate a classic Big Mac at home!
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Jump to:
- So Why Make Your Own Condiments?
- Homemade Peppercorn Dill Pickles
- Big Mac Sauce Recipe
- Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Thai Basil Pesto
- Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
- Japanese Marinade
- Cucumber Mint Biryani Riata
- Zucchini Salsa
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Chick Fil A Copycat Sauce
- Black Truffle Compound Butter
- Red Chimichurri
- Mango Pineapple Salsa
- Fermented Dill Pickles
- Italian Bread Dipping Oil
- Watermelon Radish Pickles
- Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- Easy Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
- Easy Pico De Gallo
- Keto Tartar Sauce
- Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- Honey Lime Salad Dressing
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Quick Pickled Red Onions
- Pumpkin BBQ Sauce
- Molcajete Guacamole
- Pickled Daikon Radish
- Sriracha Fry Sauce
- Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Sauce
- Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles
- Chipotle Aioli
- Quick Pickled Jalapenos
- Kansas City BBQ Sauce
- Roasted Garlic Compound Butter
- Related Recipes
- Popular Condiment Serving Options
- Tips For Making Cookout Condiments:
- Grilling
- Food Safety
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Homemade BBQ Sauce
This Homemade BBQ Sauce is made entirely from-scratch in just 20 minutes! Use it in pulled pork, on grilled chicken, or as a dipping sauce. Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Thai Basil Pesto
Thai Basil Pesto
This Thai Basil pesto recipe is an easy way to add some delicious summery vibes to your favorite dishes. Whether you're looking for a zesty dip, or just want something tasty to put on top of grilled vegetables or pasta, Thai Basil pesto hits all the right notes.
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Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
Carolina Gold BBQ sauce is a classic Southern condiment that's made with yellow mustard, honey, and spices. This gold BBQ sauce is thick, tangy, and sweet, perfect for grilling, smoking, or dipping.
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Japanese Marinade
Japanese Marinade
Our Japanese marinade tastes like a Japanese steakhouse marinade and is a fantastic way to tenderize any cut of meat. We use Sake to give the marinade extra flare and umami flavor.
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Cucumber Mint Biryani Riata
Cucumber Mint Biryani Raita
Biryani raita is often served with spicy Indian curry dishes. This simple raita recipe features cucumber, mint, and creamy yogurt, and is refreshing and cooling.
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Zucchini Salsa
Zucchini Salsa
Zucchini salsa two ways! Make either raw salsa or cook it to concentrate the flavors. The raw salsa tastes light, crisp, and fresh, while the cooked salsa has a deeper, more robust flavor and is sweeter. Smoked paprika adds a smokey flavor that takes it over the top.
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Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Learn how to make blue cheese dressing: Just 5 minutes + 5 ingredients! This homemade blue cheese dressing recipe tastes like a restaurant's.
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Chick Fil A Copycat Sauce
Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe
This copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe is so easy to make and tastes just like the real thing! It's perfect for dipping chicken nuggets, fries, or even using as a salad dressing or sandwich spread.
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Black Truffle Compound Butter
Black Truffle Butter
If you’re a fan of black truffle, or you’d love to try it, you’re in for a treat! This black truffle butter is simple to make at home, and just a fraction of the cost you’ll spend at a high-end store. It’s uniquely earthy and nutty, and can transform any dish into a flavorful and elevated meal.
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Red Chimichurri
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Experience Argentina at home with this Red Chimichurri recipe! This beautiful sauce is hassle-free and quick to whip together for a fresh and flavorful addition to grilled meat, roasted vegetables, or a fresh, crisp salad!
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Mango Pineapple Salsa
Easy Pineapple Mango Salsa
This vibrant fresh pineapple mango salsa is a little sweet from the mango and pineapple and packs some heat from the chili peppers. Sweet and juicy pineapple meets tangy mango, spicy peppers, and herbs for a tropical medley of flavors that’s simply hard to resist.
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Fermented Dill Pickles
Fermented Pickles without Vinegar
Learn how to make "brined" pickles with baby cucumbers, garlic, and chili peppers. These are wild fermented pickles without vinegar and with loads of flavor from spicy Thai chilis, garlic, and black peppercorns. They are naturally fermented pickles that are full of probiotics and spicy flavor in every crunchy, pickle-y bite.
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Italian Bread Dipping Oil
Italian Bread Dipping Oil
Italian Bread Dipping Oil is a delicious and easy-to-make starter. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this zesty oil dip and can be enjoyed with a variety of breads and crackers.
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Watermelon Radish Pickles
Pickled Watermelon Radish
Pickled watermelon radish is one of those foods that needs to be in my life more. It definitely needs to be in my fridge more. If you’ve never tried it, you’re in for a big treat! And there’s no going back.
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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing
What’s the best thing about Buttermilk Ranch Dressing? It’s so easy to make from scratch. You can whip up a batch in just five minutes with a stick blender! And it tastes fresher than those store-bought dressings, too.
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Easy Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
Mint Cilantro Chimichurri
Zingy, fresh, and vibrant, this mint cilantro chimichurri has become one of my all-time favorite sauce recipes. Not only does it add brightness to meat-based dishes, but it’ll lift and balance grilled veggies, pasta salads, and anything else that needs a helping hand.
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Easy Pico De Gallo
Easy Pico De Gallo
This easy Pico de Gallo recipe is a go to for everything from tacos to omelets! Our pico recipe is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.
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Keto Tartar Sauce
Easy Keto Tartar Sauce
Keto tartar sauce is a delicious twist on an old classic made with ingredients that are low-carb and healthier, while still offering the flavor and zest like its traditional counterpart!
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Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Looking for an authentic Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce for your grilled meats? This Knob Creek Kentucky bourbon BBQ sauce is perfect for slathering on grilled meats, adding to burgers, or just serving as a dipping sauce!
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Honey Lime Salad Dressing
Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing
This Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing is a divine trio of fresh flavors that goes so well with any salad. But it goes exceptionally well with this spinach strawberry salad (recipe included). In fact, it's the best dressing for any strawberry spinach salad recipe.
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Honey Mustard Sauce
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick pickled red onions are the perfect addition to sandwiches, street tacos, and salads. You can also incorporate pickled red onions in mayo-based sauces for an extra kick of flavor.
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Pumpkin BBQ Sauce
Pumpkin Spice BBQ Sauce
What do pumpkin spice lattes and BBQ sauce have in common? Well, I am not actually sure, but nothing quite hits the spot like sipping on a grande size double shot pumpkin spice barbecue sauce latte.
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Molcajete Guacamole
Molcajete Guacamole
This molcajete guacamole (aka mortar and pestle guacamole) is simple, quick, and has only six ingredients! Every creamy bite is infused with Mexican-inspired flavors and a little kick of heat!
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Pickled Daikon Radish
Pickled Daikon
With a crunchy texture and sweet, refreshing flavor, pickled daikon is a great way to elevate any meal! This versatile condiment can go with just about anything- from delicious rice bowls and noodle dishes to salads and sandwiches.
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Sriracha Fry Sauce
Sriracha Fry Sauce
Stop dipping your fries in ho-hum ketchup and take them over the top with this Sriracha French fry sauce. I’m not exaggerating, this stuff is dangerously addictive so I need to warn you.
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Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Sauce
Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Sauce
This Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Sauce recipe is delicious and so easy to make. A homemade BBQ sauce recipe that goes on everything from chicken, steaks, ribs, pork chops, burgers and more.
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Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles
Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles
I'm excited to share my recipe for refrigerator Bread and Butter pickles with you. These are a great way to use up some of those leftover cucumbers from your garden or the farmers market.
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Chipotle Aioli
Easy Chipotle Aioli
A little prep time goes a long way with our easy chipotle aioli! Spice up any sandwich, a plate of fries or a veggie tray with this flavorful and spicy sauce that takes just minutes to make.
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Quick Pickled Jalapenos
Quick Pickled Jalapenos
Quick pickled jalapenos are the perfect condiment for all your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. They're also perfect for adding an extra kick to sandwiches, tacos, and salads.
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Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Homemade Kansas City style bbq sauce recipe makes a thick, sweet and tangy, tomato-based barbecue sauce that’s perfect with ribs, beef, chicken, burgers, and more!
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Roasted Garlic Compound Butter
Roasted Garlic Compound Butter
Roasted garlic compound butter is flavourful and delicious. It is the perfect to use for garlic bread, mashed potatoes, or to add extra flavour to grilled steak or sautéed mushrooms. Place it on the dinner table to spread on some fresh, crusty bread or to add to a side of veggies.
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Related Recipes
Popular Condiment Serving Options
- Serve these condiment recipes on the side of your grilled meats and vegetables.
- Use them as dipping sauces for chips, vegetables, or french fries.
- Add them to sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
- Use them as marinades or glazes for grilled meats.
These most popular condiments recipes are easy to make, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Tips For Making Cookout Condiments:
- Start with high-quality ingredients.
- Use fresh herbs and spices whenever possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors.
- Store your condiments in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
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Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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