Sauces

A great sauce can save a dry chicken, make a ribeye weep, and turn a burger into a whole moment.

I used to default to whatever bottle was in the fridge door, and then I started making my own. Now I keep a rotation of homemade sauces in mason jars because honestly, once you taste the difference, the store bought stuff just feels sad. (My husband now judges restaurants by their BBQ sauce, which is a problem I created for myself. He has notes. Many notes.) These sauce recipes are the ones we slather, dunk, drizzle, and double dip all summer long.

You'll find homemade BBQ sauce recipes like the everyday Homemade BBQ Sauce, a crowd favorite Sassy and Sweet BBQ Sauce, a regional Alabama White BBQ Sauce that's perfect for smoked chicken, and a fun Root Beer BBQ Sauce that's sweet, tangy, and a little different. For burger night, there's the secret weapon Burger Sauce that'll make you skip the ketchup. Beyond BBQ, you've got creamy homemade Tzatziki Sauce for Greek burgers and grilled chicken, plus a simple Balsamic Glaze that dresses up everything from steak to grilled peaches.

Backyard cookouts, weeknight dinners, holidays, or anytime you want to dress up dinner with zero extra effort, these homemade BBQ sauce and grilling sauce recipes belong in your fridge. Grab a jar, folks, and start stirring.