Opinions on condiments?

[eatyourspinach]

Sometimes I feel that the addition of condiments can totally mask the flavor of whatever you are eating or it can make it a whole lot better. For example steak sauce I feel kind of takes away from the actual steak flavor where as ketchup on a burger just make it a lot better. I was just wondering what the general consensus was? I know there isn't a whole lot of nutritional value (if any) in condiments so it really isn't a matter of that just more along the lines of taste. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

[DAaaMan64]

Depends on the quality of ingredients. Lower quality tends to need more to help lift it up.

Example, skirt steak vs New York steak. AFAIK, skirt steak is rarely served as is and is usually dressed up into a fajita. New York however, some S&P and big fat strip and I'll gobble that down right quick.

That said, plenty of foods that basically always need help:
> Chicken breast
> Eggplant

[MrSinister]

my favourite is mustard, it can top a lot of bland meals (brocolli/rice etc) and is pretty harmless in somewhat sane dosages.. soy sauce is another good one, and sweet chilli

[eatyourspinach]

Don't get me wrong I use a lot of hot sauce, sriracha and chimichurri if you want to call that a condiment but I gotta draw the line somewhere lol.

[PBateman2]

Ketchup for me. Must have for fries, burgers, omelettes, etc..

Sriracha up there as well. Especially helps when dieting.

[nilekyle]

depends on the food and the quality of food

for example i would never put any kind of sauce on a perfectly grilled steak

but

ill load a hotdog up with everything and anything

[eatyourspinach]

depends on the food and the quality of food

for example i would never put any kind of sauce on a perfectly grilled steak

but

ill load a hotdog up with everything and anything

Lol I'm convinced hot dogs are just a vessel for toppings.

[health4life24]

Cayenne Pepper.

[shesprints]

You guys should look into herbs and spices. I don't use a lot of condiments like ketchup or even mustard [the latter because I ate it a lot as an anorexic due to the very strong flavor/zero cals, so bad memories], but I use a LOT of fresh herbs, i.e. roasting potatoes or other vegetables with salt, pepper, and parsley or rosemary or herbes de provence. Herbs are also a good source of micronutrients, which is perhaps why they taste so good to us.

Something like a dry-aged sirloin steak tastes really good to me with just salt and pepper, but a dry rub brings out the flavor, as well. Other meats are good rubbed with harissa paste, which is spices in oil, nothing else.

I also find a touch of soy sauce and lemon before broiling fish like salmon makes it a whole lot sweeter/more flavorful, but I rarely add anything else. Almost never anything sweet.

I think a lot of condiments are very sugary, and I find sugar can confuse my taste buds when it comes to savory foods/umami, so I agree with the OP on the topic of things like ketchup. It just covers up the savoriness of meat.

[pkahnman]

I use a lot of sriracha sauce

[eatyourspinach]

Rep'd everyone I can for now thanks again.

[forresterac]

For you hot dog guys, look up a place called Perfectly Franks in Summerville, SC. It's been on DDD. Awesome. Always nice when your hometown gets national pub.

[eatyourspinach]

For you hot dog guys, look up a place called Perfectly Franks in Summerville, SC. It's been on DDD. Awesome. Always nice when your hometown gets national pub.

Rutt's Hut in Clifton, NJ was on the show Hot Dog paradise I think it's called I acted like an excited tween when I saw it lol.

[n0useforaname]

Ranch dressing, ketchup, and BBQ sauce are my favs.. And the occasional "gasp" nacho cheese

[eatyourspinach]

Ranch dressing, ketchup, and BBQ sauce are my favs.. And the occasional "gasp" nacho cheese

Lol when I was a fat kid I used to eat cheese fries like it was my job.

[iTunesBrah]

absolutely need hot sauce.


never was a fan of more traditional condiments such as ketchup etc

[ErikTheElectric]

I put condiments on everything.

- Ranch Dressing
- Mayo
- SF Ketchup
- Soy Sauce
- Franks Red Hot

[eatyourspinach]

I put condiments on everything.

- Ranch Dressing
- Mayo
- SF Ketchup
- Soy Sauce
- Franks Red Hot

Ever try Bragg's Liquid Aminos?

[ErikTheElectric]

Ever try Bragg's Liquid Aminos?

I think I put that on my salad once, during my cut. neveragain.

[Leeboiie]

If you're looking for a healthy alternative to condiments might i suggest hummus, avocado spread, real tatziki, olive oil with herbs & spices, etc. I don't have many condiments in my fridge because of the high fat and/or salt content. I often make dips and spreads and can eat them on pretty much everything.

[n0useforaname]

If you're looking for a healthy alternative to condiments might i suggest hummus, avocado spread, real tatziki, olive oil with herbs & spices, etc. I don't have many condiments in my fridge because of the high fat and/or salt content. I often make dips and spreads and can eat them on pretty much everything.

So you don't keep condiments in your fridge due to high fat content... yet you eat hummus, olive oil, avocado, etc..?

[Jesse_l_g]

How dare you put ketchup on a burger. That stuff is for meatloaf, BBQ sauces and maybe french fries. Mustard is where it's at.

[legitsrs]

Not really a condiment, but I put it on everything along with spices.

[HealingHands8]

Peppercorn sauce with steak is a MUST for me.

American mustard with ketchup on burgers. Sweet chilli sauce with fries.

[accounts]

Always use at least one








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[Leeboiie]

So you don't keep condiments in your fridge due to high fat content... yet you eat hummus, olive oil, avocado, etc..?

These are very different fats brah, but im sure you know that

[eatyourspinach]

When I was visiting a friend's family in PA I was at an amusement park where they put vinegar on fries, it was interesting but salt and vinegar on a hot day didn't sit too well lol.

[andrewlef]

The only condiment a good steak needs is salt and pepper. I'm a huge believer in ketchup on burgers, grilled cheese, hot dogs, clam cakes, etc.

Malt vinegar and salt on thick steak fries is amazing.

[n0useforaname]

These are very different fats brah, but im sure you know that

Yes, but saturated and unsaturated fats are both an important part of a well balanced diet. Just couldn't understand why you avoid some, but not others.

[Auxe]

Don't get me wrong I use a lot of hot sauce, sriracha and chimichurri if you want to call that a condiment but I gotta draw the line somewhere lol.

Sriracha. Yes. Reps. Just My Fitness Pal Franks Red Hot or w/e and track your sodium. Most are fine if you're adding it to "Baked chicken breast". If you're breading said chicken... you don't need to load it up with ketchup them.

Shy away from heavy Teryaki/soy sauce when cooking though