I don’t know why, but I’m all about the dressings and sauces lately. Why eat your pork or chicken or beef or even fish by itself when you can completely change the flavor just by adding a killer sauce?? So, in the spirit of saucin’ it up, I shall give you a few of my favorites…feel free to try them on whatever you like….and even on some things that perhaps you don’t think you’ll like!
Jezebel sauce – this one’s good on pretty much anything and it’s my all-time fave!! It’s the perfect combo of sweet and spicy and we eat it on pretty much everything!
1 (12oz.) jar pineapple preserves, 1 (10 oz.) jar of apple jelly, 4 tbsp. dijon mustard, 2 tbsp. prepared horseradish -or more if you like it spicy. Whisk preserves and jelly together in a small bowl. Add in mustard and horseradish. Mix well, cover and keep refrigerated. Stays good for up to 2 weeks.
Horsy sauce – this one is WAY too easy and good on pretty much any type of beef. Adjust according to your spice-level.
1C sour cream – 1-2tbsp. horseradish. Whisk together and keep refrigerated.
Red Wine Vinaigrette – this one is a dressing, not a sauce, but it’s my favorite red wine vinaigrette I’ve found thus far. Not to mention super easy.
1/2C olive oil, 1/4C red wine vinegar, 1/4C sugar, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1/4tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1/4 tsp. dry mustard, 1/4 tsp. onion powder.
Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to mix. Chill until serving time. Keeps in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks!
Ok, so there you have it….3 of my favorite sauces (or dressings) that my family uses like crazy! All 3 of them we keep in the fridge with the rest of the condiments, ready to have at any time. Feel free to play with them, change the heat level, or make them your own! But if you find a super good take on them, you have to let me know!
