Top Five Extravaganza: Top Five Condiments
Just when you think it couldn't get any hotter, just when you think the action couldn't get any more packed, we're right back at you, ready to take it up a notch...
1) Limes: For those of you who know me...was there any doubt on this one? Really? What can I say about nature's greatest gift, the lime? It enhances the flavor of both food AND drink. It's citrusy flavor not only helps prevent scurvy (British sailors used to carry large quantities of limes with them on voyages in order to combat this disease, thus earning Brits the nickname "Limeys") and helps booster the immune system--making it the healthiest of condiments, by far--but its acidic juice can also soften bones, making them easier to chew on if you accidentally swallow a piece of bone while eating fish (that's the reason lemons and limes were originally sprinkled on seafood, in the dawn of mankind). So as you can see, not only does it taste great and compliment a wide variety of food and drink, but it can save your life in more ways than one! God bless the wonderful lime!
2) Ketchup: Sometimes you just have to go with the obvious. Great tasting, mixes well with a wide variety of foods. There's a reason it's the most popular condiment in the world. And yes, Heinz is the best.
3) Lea & Perrins Steak & Worcestershire Sauces (tie): If you haven't tried either of these (I'm sure almost everyone has had the Worcestershire, but probably most haven't had the steak), you should. Simply the best beef condiments in the biz. No burger/steak/meatloaf/etc. is complete without them.
4) Ranch: While I personally am not a big fan of Ranch, I recognize its dominance. It's versatility is simply amazing. Let's see what Ranch is commonly used on: salads, deli sandwiches, buffalo wings, pizza, baked potatoes, mozzarella sticks, hamburgers, and catfish. And we're just scratching the surface! Simply an amazing condiment that crosses all sorts of culinary boundaries.
5) Buffalo Sauce: There are so many different varieties, it's hard to tell any more. But your basic hot Buffalo Sauce is simply fantastic. Great with any form of chicken, this simple sauce has inspired a wide variety of restaurants, and has become the quintessential sporting event food, even overtaking pizza.
Honorable Mention: Mustard (French's), BBQ, Romalade (Outback Steakhouse has the best), Marinara.
1) Limes: For those of you who know me...was there any doubt on this one? Really? What can I say about nature's greatest gift, the lime? It enhances the flavor of both food AND drink. It's citrusy flavor not only helps prevent scurvy (British sailors used to carry large quantities of limes with them on voyages in order to combat this disease, thus earning Brits the nickname "Limeys") and helps booster the immune system--making it the healthiest of condiments, by far--but its acidic juice can also soften bones, making them easier to chew on if you accidentally swallow a piece of bone while eating fish (that's the reason lemons and limes were originally sprinkled on seafood, in the dawn of mankind). So as you can see, not only does it taste great and compliment a wide variety of food and drink, but it can save your life in more ways than one! God bless the wonderful lime!
2) Ketchup: Sometimes you just have to go with the obvious. Great tasting, mixes well with a wide variety of foods. There's a reason it's the most popular condiment in the world. And yes, Heinz is the best.
3) Lea & Perrins Steak & Worcestershire Sauces (tie): If you haven't tried either of these (I'm sure almost everyone has had the Worcestershire, but probably most haven't had the steak), you should. Simply the best beef condiments in the biz. No burger/steak/meatloaf/etc. is complete without them.
4) Ranch: While I personally am not a big fan of Ranch, I recognize its dominance. It's versatility is simply amazing. Let's see what Ranch is commonly used on: salads, deli sandwiches, buffalo wings, pizza, baked potatoes, mozzarella sticks, hamburgers, and catfish. And we're just scratching the surface! Simply an amazing condiment that crosses all sorts of culinary boundaries.
5) Buffalo Sauce: There are so many different varieties, it's hard to tell any more. But your basic hot Buffalo Sauce is simply fantastic. Great with any form of chicken, this simple sauce has inspired a wide variety of restaurants, and has become the quintessential sporting event food, even overtaking pizza.
Honorable Mention: Mustard (French's), BBQ, Romalade (Outback Steakhouse has the best), Marinara.
posted by Michael Pondrom at 10:06 AM
3 Comments:
Hmmm... I guess I was expecting lemon pepper, but I suppose that's a seasoning.
Lime is a condiment? What is the definition of condiment?
Condiment: something used to add flavor to food.
I guess that could include a spice, but I consider Spices to be Spices (A spice being any powdered or leafy substanced added to food). I'm also considering Marinades--such as Lawry's Citrus Grill--to count as Marinades, and not condiments.
Since lime is a juice added to a prepared food, I'm considering it a condiment.
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Italian dressing can MAYBE go in the honorable mention. Maybe. It can be used for a wide variety of things, but its taste is WAY overrated.
I'm going to say you're also way overrating Shrimp cocktail sauce. I just don't think it's that great, sorry.
Michael
What about horseradish? Its great on sandwichs and excellent with steak/prime rib.
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