Sauce recipes

10 free sauce recipes from American, Indian, Italian, Japanese and Mexican and more, including Easy Brown Gravy, Homemade Teriyaki Sauce and Marinara Sauce. Every recipe shows where it came from and its license. Save one to Yoribang to get your own copy: change the servings and the amounts follow, swap ingredients for a diet, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.

• Easy Brown Gravy

  A deep, savory brown gravy from butter, flour, and beef stock. No drippings needed.

  AmericanSauce20 min

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  Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

  A glossy sweet-salty sauce from four pantry ingredients for chicken, salmon, or vegetables.

  JapaneseSauce15 min

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  Marinara Sauce

  A simple tomato sauce with garlic and basil that cooks in 25 minutes. Use it on pasta or pizza.

  ItalianSauce30 min

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  Mint Chutney

  A bright, tangy green sauce of mint, cilantro, and lime for samosas, kebabs, and sandwiches.

  IndianSauce10 min

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  Nam Jim Gai (Sweet Chili Sauce)

  A thick, sweet and tangy red chili dipping sauce for fried food, spring rolls, and grilled chicken.

  ThaiSauce15 min

• Nuoc Cham

  The all-purpose Vietnamese dipping sauce: sweet, salty, sour, and a little hot.

  VietnameseSauce5 min

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  Pan Gravy

  Rich gravy made from turkey or chicken pan drippings.

  AmericanSauce20 min

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  Pesto Genovese

  Fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan blended into a bright green sauce.

  ItalianSauce10 min

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  Salsa Roja

  A cooked table salsa of roasted tomatoes, chiles, and garlic with a deep, smoky flavor.

  MexicanSauce25 min

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  Smoker BBQ Sauce

  A tangy, sweet, and smoky tomato barbecue sauce for brushing on at the end.

  SmokingSauce40 min