14 amazing sauces you didn't know you needed

Chimichurri is a go-to in Argentina and around the world, but Axel’s variety of flavored chimichurri’s add even more nuance to steak or any other dish. They’re vegan and don’t contain any preservatives to boot.
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You don’t have to search for the word to describe this sauce; it’s right in the name. It’s a healthy mix of almonds, grapeseed oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, soy protein, garlic, spices, and sea salt -- perfect for crudite, pita, or anything dippable.
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Sweet-spicy mostarda, a combo of candied fruit and mustard syrup, is an underutilized all-star of the fridge door. This crab apple version, straight from Italy, will change that.
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Fast-casual chain Cava is well known for topping bowls of quality ingredients with enough zingy sauce to wake up office lunchtime. Their green harissa — based on green chillies, coriander, garlic and cumin — is perfect for workers preparing lunch at home.
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The cult appeal of Chick-Fil-A extends to their amazing array of off-the-shelf sauces, from their standby original sauce to deep BBQ to fun Polyneisan sauce.
Buy the original Chick-Fil-A Sauce on Amazon ($9.40)
Buy the BBQ sauce on Amazon ($7.90)
Buy the BBQ sauce at Walmart ($11)
Buy the Garlic Herb Ranch sauce on Amazon ($8.80)
Buy the Honey Mustard sauce on Amazon ($8.71)
Buy the Polynesian sauce on Amazon ($9.34)

A standard in many Japanese dishes and a base for more complicated make-at-home sauces, Kewpie Mayo is a staple of many households for a reason. Unlike American mayo, Kewpie only uses egg yolks, combined with rice or apple vinegar, and without added sugar or salt.
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Avocados and hot sauce go together well in many dishes, so they’re a natural pairing in Kumana’s vibrant green hot sauce. Jalapeños add oomph, while avo brings creamy flavor for a hearty one-two punch.
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A little sweet, a little heat, Mike’s Hot Honey hits your palate on multiple fronts for an all-around flavorful experience. It’s great on wings, pizza, or grain bowls.
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Utilized in cuisines across the Middle East and Mediterranean, pomegranate molasses adds that wild card factor to lots of savory dishes, with a sweet-sour-fruity bite that can’t be replicated. For a simpler application, try it as a topping on ice cream.
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A far cry from your standard squeeze bottle of bright yellow mustard, this whole-grain mustard is popular in France for its artisanal packaging and full, bright flavor. The spice is subtle but present enough to keep you interested, and you can taste all the fresh ingredients.
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Tourists often stop at Stonewall Kitchen while visiting Maine to stock up on kitchen essentials, including their killer Sriracha Aioli, a go-to condiment for burgers and fries, among other dippable treats.
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You can trust Trader Joe’s to do an excellent job with this jalapeno sauce, a spice-forward condiment ideal for tacos and burgers.
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Truffles have a reputation as a refined delicacy to be shaved over pasta at fancy restaurants, but Truff makes the rare fungus more accessible and fun through their gourmet hot sauces. They offer heat with more depth than a table hot sauce, with full flavors from real ingredients.
Buy Black Truffle Sauce on Amazon ($18)
Buy Black Truffle Sauce from Walmart ($18)
Buy Black Truffle Hotter Sauce on Amazon ($15)
Buy White Truffle Sauce on Amazon ($35)

Not all soy sauce is created equal. Yamaroku creates intense soy sauce using traditional techniques, aging their soy sauce in 100-year-old Kioke wood barrels for four years before bottling. The ingredients list is short, so you get the full umami flavor of the soy. This is a condiment worthy of sushi-grade fish.
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