Four Dipping Sauces

Directions

  1. 1Combine equal parts ketchup, white granulated sugar, and distilled vinegar for the sweet and sour sauce.
  2. 2Add about a teaspoon of ground ginger; you can also use fresh ginger or a splash of pineapple juice.
  3. 3Place the sweet and sour mixture over medium heat and bring to a simmer while whisking to dissolve the sugar.
  4. 4Let the sweet and sour sauce cool.
  5. 5For honey mustard, combine two parts mustard to one part honey; for example, a third of a cup of spicy brown mustard, a third of a cup of smooth Dijon mustard, and a third of a cup of honey.
  6. 6Optionally, add one part mayo (e.g., a third of a cup) to the honey mustard to add fat, a nice texture, and to tame the intensity of the mustard.
  7. 7For spicy mayo, combine about a half a cup of sriracha and about a half a cup of mayonnaise.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 splash pineapple juice
  • minced garlic
  • 0.33 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 0.33 cup smooth Dijon mustard
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.33 cup mayo
  • 0.5 cup sriracha
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise

Equipment

whisk

Tips

  • For sweet and sour sauce, frying minced garlic and adding it will change your life.
  • For honey mustard, you can use it as is or add mayo to tame the intensity of the mustard.
  • There are many different kinds of mustards you can play around with for honey mustard.