This tiger sauce has a delightfully smooth texture and a rich, powerful taste that’s just a bit spicy. It can be whipped up in under a minute with only three basic ingredients and is a perfect complement to various proteins.

The simple ingredients for tiger sauce are mayonnaise, horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic. The versatility of this sauce will have your family asking for it at every meal.

The Best Tiger Sauce Recipe

If you’re looking for a homemade alternative to bottled tiger sauce, go no further than this recipe. The sauce is spicy, savory, somewhat sweet, and tastes like nothing else.

However, I think the creaminess is what makes it so good. It’s just as tasty as this Burrito sauce or this Chipotle sauce, in my opinion. Although this tiger sauce goes well with many other foods (I’ll list my personal favorites in a little), I think roast beef is where it really shines.

The most excellent part about this sauce is that it requires only a few simple ingredients and less than a minute to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2–4 Tbsp prepared horseradish (start with less, taste, and add more if you like it spicy)

• 1–2 small garlic cloves, finely grated or minced

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tsp white vinegar (optional, for brightness)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Pinch of cayenne or hot sauce (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and mustard.

2. Stir until smooth and creamy.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne/hot sauce to taste.

4. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving—this lets the flavors develop.

Tips:

• Taste as you go—horseradish can be very strong, so start with less if you’re not sure.

• This sauce is meant to be punchy and creamy, perfect for smoked or grilled meats.

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How to use:

Although tiger sauce has a distinct flavor, it complements various dishes. In my opinion, these are the best dishes to prepare with it:

1. Arby’s Beef and Cheddar Sandwich
2. Japanese Chicken Tempura
3. Fried Mahi Mahi
4. Pan-Fried Walleye
5. Baltimore Pit Beef Recipe

Storing Tips

This sauce recipe may make an extra half cup of sauce. So, after eating it with one of the dishes mentioned above, you will most likely have some leftovers.

The sauce may be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks if stored in an airtight jar or container.

To use it, just remove it from the refrigerator, mix it well, and serve it at your convenience.

FAQs

What is a Tiger Sauce?

Creamy and mildly spicy, tiger sauce gets its kick from horseradish and garlic. Traditional tiger sauce recipes ask for either mayonnaise or sour cream, or sometimes a combination of the two, for a creamy texture.

What other sauces are like this one?

A cream sauce made with horseradish is the one closest to tiger sauce.

How hot is this Tiger Sauce?

Tiger sauce is mildly hot. You may adjust the heat level of tiger sauce to your preference. Adding extra horseradish and garlic will boost the heat. If you want it spicier, try sprinkling in additional crushed red pepper flakes.

Can I freeze Tiger Sauce?

Because mayonnaise separates when frozen and thawed, you shouldn’t store this sauce in the freezer.

What are the Ingredients for Tiger Sauce?

Mayonnaise, horseradish, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper are the key ingredients in this tiger sauce recipe.