10 DIY Condiments That Will Spice Up Any Meal
BBQ ended up tasting like sh*t? These DIY condiments will bring your food back to life.
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We all know that poorly-seasoned BBQ may be as agonizing as not eating any at all during the holiday weekend. But never fear grill rookies, our friend’s over at Food52 have your back with these 10 DIY condiments that will spice up any meal you whip together. If you don’t want your friends to raise hell about your bland kitchen skills, we strongly suggest that you pull out your notepads.
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Harrissa
In its most basic form, Harissa, a North African chile sauce, is made with dried chiles, garlic, olive oil, and spices. We've added lemon juice, zest, and red wine vinegar to brighten flavors, and tomato paste for body. Get the recipe on Food52.
Red Curry Paste
To make your Thai food fresher, spicier, and more vibrant, start with a batch of this tangy, homemade curry paste. Get the recipe on Food52.
Cilantro Coconut Chutney
Give even the simplest meal a flavor facelift by adding a spoonful of this bright, bold chutney. Get the recipe on Food52.
Sweet and Spicy Grape Chutney
A traditional Bengali fruit chutney with a medley of grapes and five spices. Get the recipe on Food52.
Bryant Terry's Mustard Green Harissa
We've misunderstood mustard greens this whole time. We're capturing, channeling, and bottling their heat as mustard green harissa. Get the recipe on Food52.
Sweet Pickled Chipotles, Just Like the Pilgrims Ate
Chipotles like you've never had them before: sweet, pickled, and herbed up with flavorful thyme and marjoram. Get the recipe on Food52.
Roberto Santibañez' Classic Guacamole
Santibañez crushes only enough of the avocado to warrant its consideration as a dip rather than a salad, but leaves the rest of the cubes intact, bathing them in the vividly flavored chile sauce. Get the recipe on Food52.
Jean Anderson's Sweet Red Pepper Paste (Massa de Pimentão)
Use this genius recipe to marinate chicken or pork, sauce grilled fish and vegetables, and to top pizzas and sandwiches. Get the recipe on Food52.
Torrisi's Spicy Sauce
A DIY hot sauce you can make from the bottles and cans in your pantry all year round, with just one step. Get the recipe on Food52.
Jalapeño Pickles
Like many great condiments in the kitchen, jalapeño pickles are always better the next day. Get the recipe on Food52.