Perfect Pantry Summer Sauces and Staples
by J. Stein
Our pantry needs some summer restocking! As we move outside to grill, sauces and oils are needed to elevate and accompany our meats, potatoes, and vegetables. Summer foods lend themselves to rich dressings, robust marinades, and savory sauces. BBQ sauces today are complex and can be paired with many meats & tofu as glazes, dips, and pastes.
Premium extra virgin olive oils can spice up summer salads, vegetable dishes, and dressings. We have a list of exceptional products that can elevate your recipes and enhance the taste of your dishes to make them distinctive and mouthwatering. A plain burger is transformed from ordinary to awesome with the right sauce. Sauces and dressings become dynamic with the correct olive oil.
So, this summer, experiment with recipes and get creative in the kitchen! Take the time to really taste the differences in olive oils and sauces. Think about using all your senses as you appreciate food. Stock up on flavorful finds to orchestrate memorable meals!
Hughes Maple Brown BBQ Sugar Free Sauce $4.89 This award-winning sweet sauce has only 2 carbs per serving and is diabetic friendly! All the sauces in the line from this Black gourmet sauce maker and pit master are sugar free and tell you on the label how many carbs need to be counted if you are diabetic. The taste is heavenly, but your blood sugar will not fly! Try the Mango Habanero Wing Sauce $4.89 as well. The wing sauce line is robust and complex! www.GHughesSugarFree.com
Spicy Thick Bone Suckin’ Sweet Southern Sauce $8.49 Made in the USA, Kosher, and gluten-free, this sweet tangy sauce caramelizes while sealing in the juices of meat & chicken when grilling. Try their award-winning Bone Suckin’ Mustard $8.49 on your favorite hot dogs, in mac n cheese recipes, and on burgers too! www.BoneSuckin.com
PICO Varanasi Tamarind Chutney $5.80 Use this tangy and sweet Indian sauce to drizzle, dip, or marinade foods in such as samosas, pulled pork, Naan, fish, or kabobs. Tamarind is not only known for its flavor, but for its nutrients. This East Indian condiment is a staple because it is so versatile. www.picosauces.com
Kyvan Cherry Apple BBQ Sauce by former NFL star Reggie Kelly $14.99 Sweet cherries and premium apples blend together in this rich flavor packed beautiful BBQ sauce! Pair it with grilled meats, chicken, and fish. Made in small batches to retain quality, nutrients and flavor, this sauce is made with premium natural ingredients for incredible backyard BBQ. www.kyvan82.com
Pitmaster LT’s Classic Kansas City Style Bar· B· Que Sauce $28.95 This super sauce was perfected over decades by a Black army vet Kansas City pit master and crafted from 100% natural superior ingredients. The sauce gives meats, baked beans, and veggies a smoky distinctive Kansas barbecue taste. www.pitmasterlt.com
The Dancing Pigs Gift Box from The Bar-B-Q Shop $71.99 The BBQ gift box includes an 18 oz. bottle of Original Dancing Pigs Bar-B-Que Sauce, an 18 oz. bottle of Hot Dancing Pigs Bar-B-Que Sauce, and one 5.0 oz. jar of Dancing Pigs Dry Seasoning. The gift box is sold at The Bar-B-Q Shop, which is a Black family-owned award-winning business and Memphis, TN destination. These BBQ essentials elevate your BBQ flavor and make your meat , fish, or chicken something to savor. The box is a welcomed gift for any grill cook. www.thebar-b-qshop.com
Beyond The Olive Joly Jalapeno Co-Pressed Olive Oil $34 for 375ml Joly Jalapeno Co-Pressed Olive Oil is a beautiful blend of fresh jalapenos and premium olive oil that creates a spicy combo that kicks up your culinary endeavors. Add the spicy California olive oil to grilled chicken or meats, pizza dough before baking, or your favorite caliente sauces and grilled vegetables. www.beyondtheolive.com
BioOrto Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil $14.99 A medium fruity Croatian EVOO, with some spicy and bitter notes, this EVOOO pairs well with aged cheeses, salads, and grilled veggies. From Italy, this EVOO is cold extracted from organic Croatian olives grown in the Apricena countryside. www.bio-orto.com
Olizzi Premium Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil $11.99 Early harvested, cold-pressed, and hand-picked, this Turkish EVOO has a fruity taste and grassy beautiful smell. The peppery kick makes Olizzi Premium Organic EVOO a very flavorful addition to your favorite meals. Use when creating distinctive sauces, dressings, or on vegetables. www.olizzi.com
Chef For Higher EVOO $60 Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil that contains 240mg of THC per bottle and 10mg of THC per tsp. Use this light oil in dressings, sauces, and in dips to add a “higher” dimension to the flavor profile. As it is infused, it is to enhance recipes that only adults delight in. www.chefforhigher https://x.com/hwmk
Nostos Goods Argilos I EVOO $21.20 Enjoy the award-winning early harvest extra virgin olive oil sourced directly from the Kavala province in Greece. It is delicate and fresh with a moderate spiciness and medium to low bitterness that elevate your Greek dishes into mouthwatering creations. It has a moderate fruity aroma with notes of nuts, freshly cut grass and herbs. www.nostosgoods.com
Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue Vodka Sauce $8.99 Authentic all-natural Vodka sauce from the famed restaurant in the Bronx! This impressive NYC Italian sauce contains fresh ingredients such as heavy cream, vodka, Sambuca, prosciutto, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and oregano. Add the vodka sauce to pasta, fried eggplant, meatball sandwiches, or as a dip for calamari. www.enzosofarthuravenue.com
Zabar’s Premium Collection Speciale Balsamic Vinegar $19.98 Zabars makes it ‘s premium vinegar with an exceptionally high percentage of Italian Lambrusco, Sangiovese and Trebbiano grape must, and barrel aged Sangiovese wine vinegar. This vinegar, that is made in Modena, Italy, is well balanced being sweet, sour and tangy. There are notes of honey and prunes. It pairs well with poultry, cheese, and roast beef. www.zabars.com
Balsamic Saba 6 $59 Aged in wooden barrels for 6 years, this Italian thick and smooth balsamic vinegar can be used to make sauces and dressings or just drizzle on cheese. It has a medium-full body that matches fabulously with grilled salmon, risotto, as well as zucchini. It is made from grape must processed in 2 different ways. This very delicious vinegar is fruity with a slightly woody note. www.balsamico.farm.com
