The Best Sauces for Your Holiday Roast

From classic horseradish sauces to bold blue cheese. These are the best sauces, butters, and condiments for your holiday roast. So whether you plan on serving beef tenderloin or aged prime rib. These sauces are sure to please everyone gathered around your holiday table.

Creamy Horseradish

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This is my favorite horseradish sauce for prime rib, roast beef, and steak! It's irresistibly smooth and creamy, packed with bold, zesty flavors and a subtle spicy kick. Get the Recipe: Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Red Wine Au Jus

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This homemade au jus sauce recipe is effortlessly simple yet loaded with so much flavor. Make it from scratch in less than 30 minutes with or without drippings! Get the Recipe: Au Jus Sauce

Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

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This gorgonzola cream sauce will be your go-to sauce for steak, pasta, or gnocchi! It's a rich and creamy dipping sauce that comes together in just 15 minutes. Get the Recipe: Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Horseradish Aioli

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Horseradish and homemade mayonnaise join forces to create a creamy, pungent horseradish aioli that packs a flavorful punch. This simple sauce comes together in just 5 minutes and is infinitely customizable. Get the Recipe: Horseradish Aioli

Tomato Butter

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This tomato butter is a rich and creamy spread made with tomato paste, butter, and fresh herbs. It's a delicious topping for steaks, baked potatoes, and vegetables, and only takes 10 minutes to prepare. Get the Recipe: Tomato Butter

Smokey Red Pepper Sauce

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If you're looking to take your meals to the next level, then you need to try my easy red pepper crema recipe! This sauce is a game-changer, bringing together the perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds). Get the Recipe: Red Pepper Crema

Cajun Garlic Butter

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This delicious Cajun garlic butter sauce recipe is a showstopping accouterment that only takes a few minutes to make and could not be easier to make! This versatile recipe can be used at your next shrimp boil, drizzled over veggies, or as a steak sauce. Get the Recipe: Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

Mustard Horseradish

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This horseradish mustard sauce is creamy, flavorful, and comes together in just 5 minutes. Pair it with steaks, burgers, or just about anything-this flavorful dipping sauce instantly elevates any meal! Get the Recipe: Horseradish Mustard Sauce

Herb and Garlic Compound Butter

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This herb and garlic compound butter recipe is loaded with bold flavor. With only 10 minutes of hands-on prep time, it is the perfect complement to many savory dishes from the perfect seared steak to fresh-baked rolls, and even our favorite sous-vide asparagus. Get the Recipe: Herb and Garlic Compound Butter

Chimichurri

A zippy condiment, this traditional Chimichurri sauce recipe is perfect for grill nights. Use as a marinade, a sauce, or both. And the best part is it only takes 5 minutes. Get the Recipe: Authentic Chimichurri Sauce

White Wine Butter Sauce

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This white wine garlic butter sauce recipe is a showstopping elegant sauce that only takes a few minutes to make and could not be easier! This versatile recipe can be used on pasta, seafood, veggies, and more! Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Sauce with White Wine

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