One of my favorite sauces ever, we can thank Argentina for this yummy condiment. This Chimichurri recipe is made with wholesome ingredients that all come together for a pungent zing, perfect for adding to grilled meats. You can add it to veggies too so get ready for this sauce that my children literally battle over for the last drop!

Best Chimichurri Recipes

Simple, refreshing, and indulgent all in one, this is one of the best chimichurri recipes you’ll find. It takes no time at all and once you put it with your steak, chicken, pork, or veggies, you will wonder why you missed out for so long. But thanks to its simplicity, you can make up for lost time!

Easy Chimichurri Recipe

With just 7 ingredients, this easy chimichurri sauce takes 10 minutes from start to finish. You can whip it up while the meats are cooking, though I do like to get it ready a bit before then so the flavors really come together.

Chimichurri Ingredients

• Flat-leaf parsley – Make sure it’s fresh. You’ll also want to firmly pack only the leaves when you measure it out.
• Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves give chimichurri its signature pungent zip. I use 5 and that’s plenty, though adding one or two more cloves won’t hurt.
• Extra virgin olive oil – Adds to the richness of the sauce.
• Dried oregano – Helps sweeten the flavor slightly.
• Red wine vinegar – Brings in the necessary acidity.
• Red pepper flakes – You can adjust the amount to make it more or less spicy, depending on your taste.
• Black pepper – Just a pinch is perfect!

It’s ALL about the sauce.
Megan

How do you Make Chimichurri from Scratch

Assemble the ingredients, then throw them in your food processor. It’s literally that easy!

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Chimichurri Every Time

• Get your parsley the day you make it. Because it needs to be fresh, you want it to be at the pinnacle of perfection.
• And measure that parsley out. It’s what makes chimichurri green and beautiful, but if you don’t get the ratio right, it could lead to a more bitter flavor.
• Choose quality extra virgin olive oil. Think the kind you could just drizzle onto hunks of bread and devour.
• Avoid those parsley stems. If you add them in, it will make your sauce bitter.

What is chimichurri sauce made of?

Chimichurri sauce is made using flat-leaf parsley, fresh garlic, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.

What is chimichurri used for?

Typically, Argentinian chimichurri is used as a condiment most commonly used on grilled meats. But you can use it in so many more ways than just chimichurri steak. We love it on roasted potatoes, pasta, and rice. It’s also wonderful on salads and sandwiches.

What does chimichurri sauce taste like?

Chimichurri is a bit pungent yet tangy. It’s refreshing thanks to the parsley, giving it an earthy feel that works so well with meats.

Is chimichurri spicy hot?

Chimichurri should have a little heat to it, but you can adjust the amount of spice to your liking with the red pepper flakes. Add more if you like spicy, and add less if you don’t.

What is the difference between pesto and chimichurri?

While both use olive oil and are green, pesto uses basil, garlic, pecorino cheese, and pine nuts. Chimichurri has red wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes which give it a tangy taste instead.

Do you use parsley stems in chimichurri?

No, don’t use the stems in your chimichurri. It will make the sauce more bitter.

What can I use instead of chimichurri?

There’s really nothing like chimichurri but if you can’t make it yourself, you can use salsa verde for a bit of a tangy, saucy experience.

Why is my chimichurri sauce bitter?

Be careful when using the food processor with the extra virgin olive oil. You only want to just blend it together. Over-mixing can make it bitter. So too can adding the parsley stems. And if you don’t measure out the parsley properly, you could put in too much, upsetting the balance and leading to a bitter batch.

How do you make chimichurri less bitter?

Don’t over-mix the olive oil in the food processor and don’t use the parsley stems. Also, getting the ratio of parsley right like in this recipe will ensure the parsley’s natural bitter tendencies don’t override the flavor.

What does Chimichurri go well with?

I love serving chimichurri with skirt steak though I’ve put it with all cuts of steak, grilled chicken, roasted pork tenderloin, and even oven-roasted potatoes. My kids will ladle it on top of rice too. Leftovers are wonderful to take sandwiches to the next level. You can probably eat your own hand if you smothered it with chimichurri!

How to Store Chimichurri

Chimichurri should be stored in the fridge in an airtight vessel. The first time you make it, you might not have any left because it’s so good. But next time, make more and put it in the fridge.

How Long Does Chimichurri Last in the Fridge?

In your fridge, this chimichurri sauce recipe lasts for a week. After that, you’ll need to freeze it.

Should you refrigerate chimichurri sauce?

Yes, chimichurri needs to be kept in the refrigerator. It will be fine on the table for serving though.

Can You Freeze Chimichurri?

Yes! So make a ton! I like to pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze it first, then dump it into a freezer bag. It’s so much easier this way. It will be good for up to 3 months in the freezer.

How to Reheat Chimichurri?

No need to heat it! Chimichurri that was frozen can simply be thawed in the fridge overnight.

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Authentic Chimichurri Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 177

This authentic Argentine Chimichurri is the perfect sauce for any meat fresh off the grill or even as a dressing on you favorite salad. I LOVE Chimichurri sauce because of its delicious taste and versatility!

Equipment

• Food processor

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (firmly packed)
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• black pepper (pinch)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicier)

Instructions 

• In a food processor, pulse together parsley, oregano, and garlic. Then add in the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately over skirt steak or your other favorite dish!

Calories: 177kcal

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Argentine

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1638IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

More chimichurri sauce recipes:

• Chimichurri Sauce with Moringa
• Seitan Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Vegetable Fajitas
• Catfish with Chimichurri
• Steak and Sides with Argentinean Chimichurri Sauce

Smoky, tangy, a little bit sweet and a little bit heat…that’s what makes the best BBQ sauce recipe. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to take simple and wholesome ingredients to make your own homemade BBQ sauce that the kids will love dunking your homemade chicken tenders and fries in. Smother it on ribs, top it on chicken for the grill, and stop buying that processed junk all while getting better flavor!

Best BBQ Sauce Recipe

Do you still buy your BBQ sauce from that sauce aisle in the supermarket? The next time you start to throw it into your cart, read the ingredients. If you have some in your pantry or fridge now, go read those ingredients and I bet you’ll throw it in the trash. You do NOT need high fructose corn syrup and preservatives in your life. But you CAN make your own best BBQ sauce without all the garbage. Not only is it simple but it’s also delicious!

Easy BBQ Sauce Recipe

You might already have all these things in your pantry already! Throw them together and faster than you can go to the supermarket and buy a processed bottle of BBQ sauce, you can have your very own fresh-made version.

BBQ Sauce Ingredients

• Canned tomato sauce – Surprise! The base is not pre-made ketchup!
• Apple cider vinegar – Adds that tangy taste. Necessary for any vinegar based BBQ sauce recipe.
• Honey and molasses – Gives it that sweet balance.
• Worcestershire sauce – Creates more depth in flavor.
• Spices – Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper all unite to bring out a smoky, pungent, and slightly spicy taste.

What is BBQ sauce made of?

Some homemade barbecue sauce has a tomato base, but in this barbecue sauce recipe, it’s from canned tomato sauce. Along with that, honey, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings like garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper all give it that distinctive flavor.

How do you make your own barbecue sauce?

Homemade barbeque sauce is so simple! You’ll combine all the ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer on your stove until it’s ready. Restaurant quality, blue-ribbon style barbecue sauce can be yours without any nasty preservatives!

If you talk to a man about BBQ he will listen for hours.
Megan

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect BBQ Sauce Every Time

• Use raw organic honey. That junk you find in the supermarket isn’t real honey. Know the difference!
• Taste it before adding more salt and pepper. This simple bbq sauce recipe calls for a pinch of each. You can surely add more if you wish, but give it a quick taste-test to see.
• Let it simmer and lower it. Once it simmers on your stove, lower the heat and stir here and there. You want it to slowly come together.

How to Cook Homemade Barbecue Sauce

BBQ sauce is cooked on the stove top. This allows the honey and the molasses to melt in and brings all those beautiful flavors together to create the best barbecue sauce that is the perfect balance.

How do you make Texas BBQ sauce from scratch?

Texas BBQ sauce is a bit thinner than this sauce. It tends to use hot sauce and cumin to give it a distinctive flavor.

What does Texas BBQ sauce taste like?

Texas BBQ sauce is just a bit thinner than the stickier BBQ sauces. It has more of a tomato flavor as well.

What is the base of BBQ sauce?

Some barbecue sauce recipes use ketchup as the base for BBQ sauce but the best base is canned tomato sauce. This allows you to customize the flavor and make real BBQ sauce from scratch.

What is the best BBQ sauce?

The best BBQ sauce is the one you make yourself without additives or preservatives. Perhaps you’ll even find that this BBQ sauce is best though it is a matter of taste. Texans will favor a tomatoey flavor though southerners will find this more like what they’re used to.

What is the best BBQ sauce for ribs?

The best BBQ sauce for ribs is one that you can smother them in before cooking and have plenty leftover for dipping as you eat. In other words, this recipe will be the best BBQ sauce for ribs you’ll find.

How do you make southern BBQ sauce from scratch?

Southern BBQ sauce has a tang from apple cider vinegar along with a vivid sweetness, usually from honey or brown sugar. Following this recipe will give you a more southern BBQ experience.

Is BBQ sauce made with ketchup?

While some recipes call for the use of ketchup, in this recipe, you use canned tomato sauce. You skip all those gross preservatives and nasty things like high fructose corn syrup by not using ketchup.

How do you make BBQ sauce from scratch without ketchup?

Simple! Use canned tomato sauce. You get the tomato base you need without all the added preservatives.

How can you make BBQ sauce better?

BBQ sauce can be made better by skipping the additives. When you use ketchup, it’s already sweetened but canned tomato sauce is pure and simple, letting you infuse it with honey, molasses, and all the other seasonings to give it a taste of its own.

What goes well with BBQ Sauce

Goodness, I could go on all day about what goes well with BBQ sauce! Homemade chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, anything on the grill, ribs, burgers, sandwiches, fries…there are endless ways to apply your BBQ sauce.

How to Store BBQ Sauce

Your BBQ sauce is best stored in a mason jar or another airtight container. Keep it in the fridge, but let it come to room temperature first before storing it.

How Long Does BBQ Sauce Last?

This homemade BBQ sauce will be good for up to a week in your fridge. I recommend not making more than you need for the week unless you freeze it.

Can You Freeze BBQ Sauce?

Yes! That’s the best way to make sure your BBQ sauce doesn’t go to waste. Put it in an airtight container and tuck it in the freezer.

How to Reheat BBQ Sauce?

Just let it thaw out in your fridge overnight. Your BBQ sauce will be ready to use in no time!

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Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 64

This authentic and bold homemade BBQ sauce recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, smokey, and tangy. Its super easy to make but be ready for everyone to ask you for the recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 15oz can tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• black pepper (pinch)
• sea salt (pinch)
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions 

• Whisk all the ingredients together iron a medium saucepan, then cook on medium-high heat until the sauce reaches a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Use the sauce immediately or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Calories: 64kcal

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

More BBQ recipes:

• Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce Recipe
• 3-Ingredient Barbecue Sauce – No Recipe Required
• BBQ Hominy Stew
• Cornell Chicken Barbecue Sauce and Safe Chicken Barbecues

When it comes to crispy fried foods, tartar sauce is the perfect accentuation. If you want to recreate those signature fast food fried fish sandwiches, it’s a must. But who knows what those weird artificial ingredients are in the store-bought versions? Make this homemade tartar sauce recipe for more flavor and better health for your happy family!

Best Tartar Sauce Recipe

Creamy and tangy, tartar sauce makes a great dip for all kinds of goodies. Once I figured out how to make an old fashioned tartar sauce recipe myself, I’ve never bought it from the condiment aisle ever again and now neither will you!

Easy Tartar Sauce Recipe

This easy tartar sauce recipe takes only 5 minutes to make! From there, you can use it on so many wonderful things. Make a big batch or keep it small to keep it fresh if you’re not going to use it that often.

Homemade Tartar Sauce Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – the creamy base you start with.
• Sweet relish – to give it a slight sweetness with crispy chunks. You can also substitute dill pickles if you do not have sweet relish.
• Capers – ah, the savory element is all here.
• Lemon juice – use fresh to add that tang.
• Worcestershire sauce – a key element in rounding out the rest of the flavors.

How do you Make Tartar Sauce?

Simply round up all the ingredients and mix them together. Add salt and pepper to taste and you’re ready to serve your homemade tartar sauce.

Got tartar sauce?
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Is tartar sauce the same as mayonnaise?

No, it’s not, though tartar sauce is typically made with mayonnaise as the base.

Who makes the best tartar sauce?

With this recipe, it will be you that makes the best tartar sauce. You can always buy it ready-made from Hellman’s or Kraft, but it will taste so much better when you mix it up fresh yourself.

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

• Choose quality ingredients. Always!
• Don’t skip the lemon. It adds that tang that cuts up the creaminess of the mayo.
• Use both the sweet relish and the capers. This balances the flavor between sweet and savory so neither is too cloying. Making a tartar sauce recipe with capers really takes it to the next level!

Is tartar sauce made with cream of tartar?

Some recipes do use cream of tartar to make tartar sauce. This recipe does not include it as an ingredient. It is not a mandatory requirement of making tartar sauce to include cream of tartar.

What to Serve with Tartar Sauce

Fried foods go great with tartar sauce, especially seafood. Fried fish, clam strips, shrimp, crab cakes and fish sticks. Even a grilled fish sandwich is a match with tartar sauce. Hushpuppies and fries are fun to dip in this sauce too.

How can I make store bought tartar sauce better?

Adding capers plus the brine will make any store-bought tartar sauce taste way better off the bat. Additionally, a pop of coarse-grained mustard may be able to help, especially if you don’t have any capers.

What is a good substitute for tartar sauce?

You can use mayonnaise and aioli if you’d prefer instead of tartar sauce.

How to Store Tartar Sauce

Since it contains mayonnaise, tartar sauce must go in the refrigerator. If you’re serving it at a gathering, only portion out a small bit and refill as needed to keep it from spoiling.

How Long Does Tartar Sauce Last?

When you put it in an airtight container, your tartar sauce will last up to 2 weeks. If you’re making it for an event, make it the day before so all the flavors have a chance to meld.

Can You Freeze Tartar Sauce?

Tartar sauce isn’t the best item to freeze because of the mayonnaise. It will separate some.

How to Thaw Frozen Tartar Sauce?

It’s not recommended you freeze it in the first place. If you do go against the grain, freeze the other ingredients sans mayo, then thaw them in the fridge. Once thawed, you can add in mayonnaise.

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Easy Classic Tartar Sauce Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 34

This homemade easy tartar sauce recipe is simple to make and is so much better than store bought. Its creamy, delicious and goes well with a variety of seafood dishes!

Equipment

• Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp sweet relish
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions 

• Stir all ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

Calories: 34kcal

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

More tartar sauce recipes:

• Crab and Sweet Corn Fritters with Tartar Sauce
• Fish Tartar recipe
• Essex Fried Clams with Tartar Sauce
• Tartar Sauce