A good sauce can conceal many a cooking sin or simply take a dish to the next level. From classic gravy and cranberry relish to a Deep South delicacy (jezebel sauce), the following spreads are worthy of dressing up your Thanksgiving menu.
A Tennessee bistro adds a smoky kick of whiskey to this holiday essential. Get the recipe.
Good gravy is as easy as 3-2-1. Get the recipe.
How Chef Ann Kim Makes Cranberry Sauce
The Garden & Gun Club chef spices up her version with a simple riff. Get the recipe.
Pat Martin’s Holiday Ham Glaze
The celebrated pitmaster shares an easy enhancement to store-bought ham, plus other preparation tips. Get the recipe.
Cooking from the Bar Cart: Sauced Cranberries with Ruby Port
Fortified wine tempers the tartness of fresh cranberries in a sauce that makes more than turkey sing. Get the recipe.
Jezebel Sauce: The South’s Relish
Spicy-sweet and a little bit tart, Jezebel sauce—done right—is a cook’s best friend. Get the recipe.
A classic holiday crowd-pleaser uses pecans two ways for added texture and flavor. Get the recipe.
Find more Thanksgiving recipes:
Eleven Recipes for Your Main Thanksgiving Dish
Twelve Vegetable-Packed Sides for Thanksgiving
