Best Trader Joe’s Sauces

9 Trader Joe's Sauces You'll Want to Keep in Your Purse at All Times

It's hard to think of a time before Trader Joe's (painful, I know). The affordable, environmentally conscious, and international-food-friendly grocery chain (not to mention the home to the Two Buck Chuck) is a favourite among people from all over the world. TJ's is known for its wide selection of frozen meals and ready-to-eat foods, but it also carries a diverse assortment of jarred sauces. Since you can never have enough sauce, keep reading for some of the store's tastiest options that you'll definitely want to stash in your purse for any and all meals.

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1. Bold & Smoky Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce ($3)

When it comes to classic American barbecue sauce, you can't go wrong with Kansas City style. Make this Trader Joe's version a mainstay at all your barbecues this summer.

2. Green Dragon Hot Sauce ($3)

Spice lovers will go crazy for this Green Dragon Hot Sauce, which Trader Joe's rates a seven out of 10 on the heat scale. Made with jalapeños, habaneros, tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, and lime juice, this hot sauce will add a huge kick to any dish.

3. Traditional Tunisian Harissa ($3)

It may not be as popular as sriracha yet, but harissa may be the next big condiment. This North African spicy paste is great as a marinade for meat and seafood, a ketchup alternative (it's also great mixed together), or a base for dips.

4. Organic Tomato Basil Marinara ($2)

When it comes to any kind of pasta, you can't go wrong with classic marinara sauce. At just $2 a jar, Trader Giotto's Organic Tomato Basil Marinara is likely the highest-quality option you will find at that price point.

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5. Masala Simmer Sauce ($3)

Have you ever wanted to make your own curry but gave up when you realized the number of ingredients a proper curry requires? Luckily, Trader Joe's has done the work for you. All you have to do is simmer your protein or vegetables of choice in this tomato-based Masala Simmer Sauce and serve over rice or with naan.

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6. San Soyaki Sauce ($3)

Every pantry should have its staple sauces, and Trader Joe's San Soyaki Sauce should be one of them. This teriyaki sauce is wonderfully versatile — use it as a marinade, a salad dressing base, or a stir-fry sauce — and it even comes with sesame seeds!

7. Organic Sriracha & Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce ($3)

If regular old barbecue sauce no longer excites you, then perhaps a jolt of sriracha will. Spice up your cookouts with Trader Joe's Organic Sriracha & Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce, which is just begging to coat some chicken wings.

8. Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce ($4)

Trader Joe's isn't only known for savory sauces. If you want to add some rich decadence to your desserts but don't want to deal with the hassle of melting sugar and making your own caramel, reach for Trader Jacque's Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce.

9. Yuzu Hot Sauce ($6)

Yuzu is a favorite among chefs and food bloggers, but you can enjoy it at home too with Trader Joe's Yuzu Hot Sauce. The Japanese citrus fruit adds a bright, refreshing zest to anything it touches, making for a very interesting and complex hot sauce.