Jezebel Sauce

Jezebel Sauce is one of those Southern recipes that you might only know if you've visited certain restaurants or live in specific regions (like along the Gulf Coast). But once you try it, you'll always want a jar of this special Southern sauce in your fridge.

Jezebel Sauce's primary ingredients—pineapple preserves, apple jelly, dry mustard, and prepared horseradish—provide a spicy kick to the fruity sweetness. It's sharp and pungent, but the preserves and jelly take the edge off, so it's great for feeding a crowd.

We like to make a batch ahead of time—it's better after it's had a day for flavors to meld—and then serve it over top a block of cream cheese, the same way you would pepper jelly.

But if you have extra, don't be afraid to use it as a burger topping, with grilled chicken or pork, or as a dipping sauce for potatoes or vegetables. You also might catch us using it on our holiday ham or as a sandwich spread with leftover ham.