A List of 13 Essential Condiments You Should Have at All Times

Youll never find our kitchens without these condiments in stock.

Condiments are hero ingredients, and a well-stocked condiment collection is one of the secrets to great cooking.

Check out this list of essential condiments and double-check your collection is complete.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is one of the most versatile condiments.

With manytypes of mustardout there, our go-to is Dijon, which hails from France.

A spoonful of Dijon mustard finds its way into many recipes, and for good reason.

Its punchy, spicy flavor elevates sandwiches and sauces, and is a mainstay in almost everyvinaigrette recipe.

Peanut butter isnt just for sandwiches, although we love a good PB&J.

There are endless ways to enjoy this beloved, salty-sweetnut butter.

Widely used in Asia for centuries, soy sauce has become a worldwide staple.

Its worth splurging forthe real stuff, which has a richer, more complex flavor profile than artificial brands.

Worcestershire is a punchy vinegar-based sauce, flavored with anchovies, molasses, and garlic.

Tangy and deeply savory, Worcestershire sauce gives food major depth with no fuss.

Add it to this easy go-toshepherds pieor whisk it into melted butter to takehanger steakto the next level.

Although its very spicy, harissa maintains a deep, complex flavor along with its heat.

Miso is a fermented soybean paste, traditionally used in Japanese cuisine like miso soup.

We feature miso in recipes like coconut-miso soba salad androasted eggplant with miso and sesame seeds.

Pretty much any dish that needs a hint of umami can benefit from miso.

It also makes a gooddeviled eggtopping.