Best Condiment Essentials Andys All Purpose Sauce Recipes

CONDIMENT ESSENTIALS: ANDY'S ALL-ROUND SAUCE

Condiment Essentials: Andy's All-Round Sauce image

I call this an "All-Round" sauce because you can use it on so many items. For example, a nice beef roast, or pork tenderloin, brush over chicken, or use as a sauce for chicken wings. My two favorite ways to use this sauce would be drizzled on some braised pork, or in a pot of baked beans. Easy/peasy to make and tastes...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
3/4 c ketchup, homemade, or organic, if possible
1/4 c coconut sugar
1/4 c fresh clover honey
2 Tbsp bbq sauce, your choice
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dehydrated onions, ground to a powder
1 tsp tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
1/8 tsp white pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. You will need a medium-size saucepan to make this recipe.
3. Some of the DIY recipes I used to make this sauce are: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/versatile-homemade-ketchup.html?r=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-southern-style-bbq-sauce.html?r=11
4. No coconut sugar - Sub brown sugar. No apple-cider vinegar - Sub white or rice vinegar. No dehydrated onions - Sub 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder (not onion salt). No tamari sauce or liquid aminos - Sub soy sauce, low sodium, if you have it.
5. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
6. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
7. Slowly bring up to a simmer, then simmer for one minute, and take off the heat.
8. When cool, store in a non-reactive container (glass jar), and place in the fridge until needed.
9. PLATE/PRESENT
10. Use as a condiment, and experiment on what you like it on best. Enjoy.
11. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CONDIMENT ESSENTIALS: SPECIAL SECRET SAUCE

Condiment Essentials: Special Secret Sauce image

Okay, sing along with me... Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. Or not. I would hesitate to call this a "copycat" recipe because of some of the changes I made to it. Hint: Their "special" sauce is not made with thousand-island, or French dressing. It has some of the ingredients of both, but it is different. That is why it is "special." So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories Dressings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE SPECIAL SAUCE
1 cup(s) mayonnaise, plain variety, i prefer duke's
2 tablespoon(s) sweet relish
1 tablespoon(s) ketchup
1 tablespoon(s) yellow mustard
1 tablespoon(s) bbq sauce
1 teaspoon(s) apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon(s) dehydrated onions ground to a powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, fine grind

Steps:

PREP/PREPARE
You will need a mixing bowl, whisk, and non-reactive container to make and store this recipe.
Anytime you are making a sauce, dressing or spread; especially if it has dry spices, you should always let it mellow in the fridge overnight and give those ingredients a chance to know one another. You will be glad you did.
Storage of homemade condiments and spices Because homemade spices and condiments do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am making a dry spice, I love to use old spice bottles that I have run through the dishwasher. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are all glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, and type in "Weck Jars" and you will find a ton of them. Dry spices should be kept in a cool space, away from sunlight (spice cabinet), and sauces, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. This particular recipe, if stored correctly, should last about 2 weeks.
Homemade Mayonnaise To be sure, there are some good store-bought mayo's on the market (my all-time favorite is Duke's) If you live in the South, you have probably seen it on the shelves of your local grocer; however, as you travel North, it becomes as scarce as hen's teeth. If you would like to take a stab at making your own (it really is not all that difficult), check out this recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/mayonnaise-essentials-faux-duke-s-version.html?r=1 Another recipe I used is my homemade ketchup. If you are interested, here you go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/versatile-homemade-ketchup.html?r=3
Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
This is easy/peasy to assemble.
Add all the ingredients to the mixing bowl.
Whisk together and store in a proper container in the fridge until needed.
WOW, I am bushed. Think I will go take a nap.
PLATE/PRESENT
This sauce works on burgers and even fish. My favorite way to use it is to get a mess of garden greens, maybe add some ground beef, or sliced deli meats, and drizzle this on top. Enjoy.
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

ANDY'S ESSENTIALS: A BURGER TO BE RECKONED WITH

Andy's Essentials: A Burger to be Reckoned With image

I made a bunch of these burgers for my incoming houseguests, and they absolutely loved them. Then, I posted a photo on this site, and I had a bunch of folks ask me to post the recipe. I honestly think that this is one amazing burger; however, you must follow the recipe as written. Since I did not intend to post this recipe, I am...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Burgers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
3 oz ground buffalo
1 medium slider bun, recipe to follow
1 tsp mayonnaise, plain variety
3 - 4 pieces of frisée (curly endive), or other lettuce
1 Tbsp andy's spicy beef/pork sauce, recipe to follow
1 slice fresh tomato
2 tsp yellow mustard, or to taste
salt, kosher variety, fine grind, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
OPTIONAL ITEMS
melty, gooey cheese
sautéed onions
dill pickle slices

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. I have not tried this recipe using regular ground beef; however, if I did, I would select something like ground chuck.
3. You can use store-bought or homemade sliders. If homemade is your preference, here is my recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/other-bread/ready-when-you-want-them-freshly-baked-yeast-rolls.html?r=7 This sauce is essential to the recipe without it, the recipe falls apart: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-condiment-essentials-spicy-beef-pork-sauce.html Okay, you do not have to make your own mustard, but if you always wanted to give it a try, here you go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-yellow-mustard.html?r=6
4. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
5. Take the ground buffalo, and shape it into a patty, slightly larger than your bun (there will be some shrinkage during the cooking process). Sprinkle both sides with some salt and pepper, and throw into a hot pan (you should hear a nice satisfying sizzle). After a few minutes, flip the burger, and cook for another minute or two.
6. Chef's Note: If you are adding cheese, do that now.
7. Cut the bun in half, and add the mayo to the cut side of the bottom half. Add the yellow mustard to the cut side of the top half. Add enough lettuce to cover the bottom of the bun. Add Andy's spicy beef/pork sauce.
8. Add a slice of nice fresh tomato.
9. Add the burger, with the sautéed onions, and pickles (if using).
10. PLATE/PRESENT
11. Serve with chips, fries... whatever suits your fancy. Enjoy.
12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.