22 Sauces I Tried During My Time In Quarantine That I 100% Totally And Completely Stand By

My life is forever changed by these beautiful sauces.

1. Lao Gan Ma

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The first time I had Lao Gan Ma I knew the rest of my life would be divided in BLGM (before Lao Gan Ma) and ALGM (after Lao Gan Ma). It divided my dang life into two. It's that good. If you're looking for super spicy, this ain't it. But if you're looking for an incredible tasting sauce you can put on nearly everything, my friend, you've found it.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "Dang. I bought this and it ruined my life. I have eaten it with every meal. I stay up nights thinking about it. I would wed Cersei Lannister for a lifetime supply of this stuff. Highly recommend. Even came with a nice spoon." — mike mathai

Get a pack of three and a little Lao Gan Ma spoon here for $24.99.

2. El Yucateco

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This is a hot sauce I ALWAYS have on hand. I mean, I've legitimately considered buying gallons of it in case the grid goes down. It goes well with so many foods and has the perfect spice to flavor ratio. This is the gold standard, my friends.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "It brings the heat but with a ton a flavor. I have sampled well over 200 hot sauces over the years and I would put this right up there with the best." — Terp86

Get a bottle of the red sauce and the green sauce from Amazon for $9.38.

3. Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Mayo

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I bought this on a whim while on a Lao Gan Ma re-supply run. It's fantastic. Goes great on pretty much anything mayo can be applied to (and many things it can't be applied on, though we'll leave that for another list).

If you don't believe me, read this review: "We love this sriracha mayo on sandwiches, with sushi and even on hamburgers. We've tried other products and they just don't compare. The flavor is always fresh and spicy and just delicious." — D. Zampella

Get two bottles on Amazon for $13.35.

4. Dave's Gourmet Creamy Roasted Jalapeno

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I'm a simple man. I see my name on a sauce, I buy it. That being said, I've had no regrets about this particular Dave product right here. It's probably the least spicy hot sauce on this list, but what it lacks in heat it makes up for in great flavor.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "I’ve tried it on eggs, burgers, chicken, casseroles, and more. It adds some heat and some great seasoning. Highly recommended if you like milder heat with added flavor." — Suze

Get a pack of three for $26.84.

5. Inglehoffer Honey Mustard

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This is a must for any honey mustard fan. Seriously the best honey must I've ever musted — great sweetness to it with an appropriate kick to remind you that it's a mustard, not a dang BBQ sauce. Can't recommend enough.

Get it from Beaverton Foods for $3.99.

6. Yellowbird Habanero Hot Sauce

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You really can't go wrong with a habanero sauce. It's like, uh, riding a bike. Or maybe it's like peanut butter and jelly? Maybe it's like riding a peanut butter and jelly bike. I'm not sure. I'm just saying I'm love this sauce and I especially love it over some veggies.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "So good I eat it straight from the spoon." — D Wolf

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

7. Tiger Sauce

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Here's a great sauce that's a little on the sweeter side. It's one of those sauces that you'll run out of fast because every time you add it to a dish you'll want to add juuuuust a bit more. Plus, it probably has the best bottle design on this list.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "If you drink it straight from the bottle it can get spicy and expensive. Nothing to dislike about this product other than how addictive it is." — Flod B

Get two bottles from Amazon for $10.40.

8. Spicy Chipotle Garnishing Sauce by Terrapin Ridge Farms

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I initially bought this just because it called itself a "garnishing sauce" and I thought that was a little dramatic. But guess what? I live for drama. I'd garnish anything with this.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "Oh my goodness, this stuff is amazing! A touch of heat, a hint of smoke, it's the perfect combination to take a sandwich from "Not bad," to "What's your trick?!!?!" — CJ

Get it from Amazon for $8.08.

9. Heartbeat Pineapple Habanero

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I'm just going to come out and say it: I'm a bit of what Fruit Lovers refer to as a

"Pineapple Head." Absolutely love the stuff. This sauce was a no brainer for me, and another one that can make any dish a lot better.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "The amount of sweetness in this sauce is just enough where it doesn't interfere with its savoriness. As far as heat, don't be scared of the word Habanero as an ingredient. They got the ratio down where its a pleasant amount of heat which produces a very temporary tingle, but with a nice amount of flavor which is centerpiece of this sauce." — Tinerman

Get it from Amazon for $11.95.

10. Tapatio

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Real hot sauce freaks already know how good Tapatio is. It's a staple in a ton of Mexican restaurants for a reason. It's just so solid!

If you don't believe me, read this review: "Tapatio is good over anything I put it on my pizza, burgers, hotdogs, steak and almost anything you can think of. The only downside I can think of is when I try to keep it at work it seems to disappear allot faster then I ever plan for it to. I even like to put this on potato chips, just open up the bag pour directly onto the chips pinch the bag off, shake and chow!" — Daniel Cobb

Get a 32 ounce bottle on Amazon for $10.52.

11. Babci Jadzi Hot Original Mustard

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This one is for all my mustard purists out there who want a mustard that truly takes no prisoners. I mean, the words "ostra jak teściowa" on the label translate to "sharp as a mother-in-law." Yabba dabbo doo!

If you don't believe me, read this review: "I love hot mustard with flavor and this is my new favorite. It makes my eyes water and perks me up. Mustard that bites back!" — Edward E.

Get it from the Polish Art Center for $2.50.

12. Trader Joe's Habanero Hot Sauce

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This is a personal favorite. I know I've talked a lot flavor to heat ratio, but this one really knocks it out of the park. I pick up a bottle every time I'm in TJ's. Is that what the kids are calling it these days? TJ's?

If you don't believe me, read this review: "A l'il goes a long way." — Jamila

Get two bottles on Amazon for $17.90.

13. Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce

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There's a reason why this sauce is so popular: the name. There's also another reason why this sauce is so popular: it's really freakin' good!

If you don't believe me, read this review: "It is sweet, savory, tangy and spicy. The consistency is thick, which makes this sauce the perfect compliment to all dishes from simple white rice to grilled chicken breasts. The flavor is reminiscent of South Carolina mustard sauce with a big kick from the habanero chilis. The bottle I ordered was pretty spicy but I could still taste the complexity of the ingredients in this sauce. I have ordered two bottles as gifts for others who appreciate a great hot sauce. I will be ordering more for myself." — Chris

Get it on Amazon for $9.49.

14. Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha

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It's time to take your sriracha to the next level. I'm talkin' going Super Saiyan Sriracha. I still remember fondly the first time I ever tasted Weak Knees — truly a watershed moment in my personal sauce history.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "I have gone through 3 bottles of this item in the last 2 months. I use it on breakfast sandwiches, add it to any kind of bowl I'm making with veggies and grains, use it to dip chicken into for an extra spice, marinate pork tenderloin before cooking, and in all soups and stews for a deep chili flavor." — Alexandra B

Get it from Sur La Table for $9.95.

15. Dirty Dick's Hot Sauce

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If you can't read the bottle up there, it says it's a "hot pepper sauce with a tropical twist." And it is! Just another perfect blend of sweet and heat. And, hey, think about how happy your inner 13-year-old would be if you bought a product called "Dirty Dick's."

If you don't believe me, read this review: "Let five people try some recently and their eyes all lit up like they'd realized what a dull life they had lead without Dirty Dick's. So please, get some Dick's in your life." — J

Get it from Amazon for $7.58.

16. Saratoga Balsamic Vinegar

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Once you have this, you'll never go back to other balsamic vinegars. Think about how cool you'd sound saying "I ONLY eat Saratoga Balsamic, sorry." You'd sound very cool. This balsamic is very sweet, very flavorful, and goes perfectly on salads or vegetables or whatever you want to put it on. It's fantastic.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "This is the smoothest balsamic I have ever tasted. Like a fine bourbon, it is intoxicating to the taste buds. Great mouth feel." — JBalsamic

Get a 200ml bottle from Saratoga Olive Oil Co. for $12.95.

17. Heinz No Sugar Added

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I know what you're thinking: "Ketchup? On a SAUCE list???" Next you're gonna tell me you put peanut butter and jelly on the riding a bike list! I'm tellin' ya, once you try this ketchup you won't want to go back to the other stuff. Join the Heinz No Sugar Added revolution.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "Little needs to be said about this excellent ketchup. It's just wonderful on ANYTHING! I even enjoy it in my chili, soups, and sauces for added tomato flavor. It's even great as a pasta sauce right out of the bottle. I love it on scrambled or fried eggs too. Just experiment for different uses of this ubiquitous condiment. Be adventurous!" — donald gaynor

Get a pack of six on Amazon for $13.32.

18. Inglehoffer Ghost Pepper Mustard

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I bought this on a whim after buying their honey mustard and boy, am I glad I did that. When they say "ghost pepper" they aren't kidding. This ain't your grandpa's mustard. Heck, it might not even be your daddy's mustard. Probably not your step-dad's either. Anyways, the ghost pepper flavor on this meshes perfectly with the mustard flavor to create something truly unique I can guarantee you haven't had before.

Get it from Beaverton Foods for $3.99.

19. Sir Kensington's Chipotle Mayo

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Just an all-around fantastic mayo product right here. This right here is why Sir Kensington was knighted. Throw this on whatever you want, you won't be disappointed.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "I love the chipotle mayo flavor! I use it on my boiled eggs! I'm so hooked on this stuff I squirt some one after every bite LOL! Get this stuff and you'll thank me later!" — Gabe C.

Get a pack of two on Amazon for $9.92.

20. Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic Aoli

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Here's something a little different and a must buy for my garlic lovers out there.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "I am currently in possession of a jar of this aioli, and here's a running list of things I have put it on: a burger, asparagus, a baked potato, a pork chop, a salad, a grilled cheese, and if I have some leftover on my plate without anything to dip it in, literal air." — Emma Lord

Get it from Stonewall Kitchen for $7.95.

21. Trader Joe's Yuzu Hot Sauce

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This hot sauce is like a breath of fresh air. Lemony, lemony fresh air. It's got a great citrusy flavor that goes great with chicken or whatever you want to have a little bit of fruity taste.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "OMG, I love this stuff. I do not live anywhere near a Trader Joe's, so I have to order it online. The product is amazing, hot with a hint of citrus, goes great on just about everything. Love it on eggs." — HM

Get it on Amazon for $10.99.

22. Kewpie Mayonnaise

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This is the alpha and omega of mayo. The Mayo Endgame. This is what it's all about. Give it a try.

If you don't believe me, read this review: "Honestly, if you don't eat Kewpie Mayo, then f*** you! This is literally the best mayonnaise in the world! It's a shame it's not carried at most stores." — Ataranixy

Get a pack of three on Amazon for $22.14.