25 Homemade Condiments, Sauces, and Spice Mixes You'll Never Buy Again

DIY doesn't have to be difficult.

Fresh Herb Finishing SaltsGot leftover fresh herbs? Make these finishing salts.
Lime PickleSalty, savory, and spicy, this Indian preserve pairs especially well with rich c…
Make-Ahead Homemade MayonnaiseHave you been shortchanging your sandwich game because homemade mayo often fails…
Cajun Spice RubMake-ahead spice blends provide deep flavor with little effort.
Creamless Creamy Green Goddess DressingA surprising ingredient quietly imparts the smooth richness of dairy or mayonnai…
Sesame-Orange Spice BlendPut aside the usual preground powders and commercial blends. It's time to get mo…
ZhougThis warm-spiced, garlicky chile-herb sauce takes shakshuka to the next level.
CajetaThe complex cousin of Mexico's caramel-like confection dulce de leche is perfect…
Spicy Old Bay ButterUse this compound butter to infuse our Grilled Corn recipe with summer flavors.
Sichuan Chili OilThe hallmark of Sichuan chili oil is a balance between là—the concentrated heat …
Jerk-Style Spice RubWhen grilled as part of a whole chicken, drumsticks taste just fine. But with th…
Chili Crisp (Lao Gan Ma)This spicy, crunchy condiment is packed with chiles, Sichuan peppercorns, fried …
Barbecue Spice RubWhen grilled as part of a whole chicken, drumsticks taste just fine. But with th…
Cultured ButterThe butter you make yourself could be the best you’ve ever tasted.
Preserved Lemon AioliServe this tangy, pungent riff on garlicky French mayonnaise with roasted or gri…
Five-Spice PowderPut aside the usual preground powders and commercial blends. It's time to get mo…
Dark Chocolate Fudge SauceWe wanted a pourable, easily reheated sauce with a dark chocolate soul.
AdviehMade with aromatic rosebuds, sweet cinnamon, and fragrant black peppercorns, thi…
Whole-Grain MustardHomemade mustard is easy to prepare and packs a lot more punch than the store-bo…
AioliThis garlicky mayonnaise adds kick to sandwiches, vegetables, bouillabaisse, and…
Homemade Garam MasalaThis traditional Indian spice blend adds warm, earthy, floral depth to countless…
Daikon-Carrot Pickle (Do Chua)Quick-pickled carrot and daikon adds a tangy, crunch to Vietnamese dishes.
Za'atarThe combination of dried herbs, toasted sesame seeds, and tart, citrusy sumac ma…
Simple Hot SauceWe wanted a simple recipe for hot sauce that didn’t require fermenting like a lo…
HarissaHarissa is a spicy and aromatic paste used both as an ingredient and as a condim…