Sauces are generally a delight to have in the kitchen. Preserving its flavour and freshness, alongside the physical appeal are some of the factors that make clear glass bottles and airtight storage jars a go-to option for storing sauces.
What kind of sauces can be stored in glass bottles and airtight jars? We curated up to 20 sauces you can comfortably bottle in bottles and jars to keep them delicious and safe for a long period, in this article.
Types of Sauces You Can Bottle in Clear Glass Bottles & Jars
1. Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese sauce with a sweet flavour often used for marinating meat or drizzled over stir-fry dishes. Its savoury flavour enhances the taste of vegetables and meat. The sauce can be stored in clear jars or bottles to allow the brown hue to shine through.
2. Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is a popular sauce in Argentine cuisine. It is a green sauce made from vinegar, oil, parsley, and garlic. It is served with grilled chicken and steak. To preserve its flavour and freshness, store it in airtight glass storage jars.
3. Meuniere Sauce
It’s a classic French sauce primarily for fish dishes. Meuniere sauce is prepared with brown butter, parsley, and lemon and can be stored in glass jars with lids to preserve its flavour.
4. Salsa
Salsa is a Mexican condiment often stored or preserved in airtight glass jars with lids. It can be spicy or mild but it is made with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. Salsa is served mostly with burritos, tacos, or chips.
5. Alfredo Sauce
Alfredo sauce is an Italian rich creamy sauce served mostly with pasta and sometimes with vegetables. It is made with heavy cream and parmesan cheese. It can be stored in glass jars and bottles.
6. Pesto Sauce
Pasto sauce is an Italian sauce. It is basil-based hence it is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Because of its thickness and texture, it is best stored in airtight jars.
7. Mayo
Mayo is considered a classic condiment that can be used as an ingredient for salads, and sandwiches, and as a base for other sauces. It is made with egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, and oil. Glass bottles or jars can be used to store mayo.
8. Barbeque Sauce
Barbeque sauce can be spicy, sweet, or smoky. Even though barbeque sauces come in different varieties, some major ingredients in them include sugar, tomatoes, vinegar, and spices. They are most preferably stored in glass jars with lids but can also be stored in glass jars.
9. Horseradish Sauce
Horseradish sauce is a spicy condiment often used as a topping for corned beef and roasted beef. It is made with sugar, vinegar, and grated horseradish. It is stored in airtight glass jars to maintain the flavour.
10. Hot Sauce
Just like the name, it is a spicy condiment. It is made with a variety of peppers, which include ghost peppers, jalapeños, and habaneros. It is served mostly with wings, tacos, and burritos. Hot sauce can be stored in clear glass bottles or glass jars.
11. Chutney
Chutney is an Indian condiment that is used as an ingredient in either sweet or sour dishes. It is made with sugar, vinegar, spices, and fruit. It is often stored in airtight glass storage jars.
12. Vodka Sauce
Vodka sauce is a delicious creamy sauce that is served with pasta and seafood. It is stored in food storage jars and made with vodka, Parmesan cheese, and cream.
13. Demi-Glace
Demi-glace is a classic, rich, flavourful French sauce. It has a brown hue, and it is made by reducing veal stock and vegetables. Demi-glace enhances meat dishes and can be stored in clear glass bottles
14. Caramel Sauce
Caramel sauce is a sweet and sticky sauce with a golden brown hue used as a topping for pastries, ice cream, and cakes. It is made with butter, brown sugar, and milk. It is bottled in clear glass bottles to make pouring it easier.
15. Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce is a condiment made from various ingredients like molasses, tamarind, and anchovies. It is often considered a complex profile of flavours. It is ingredients, including anchovies, molasses, and tamarind. It's used as an ingredient in recipes like Caesar salad and beef Wellington and is best stored in clear glass bottles.
16. Balsamic Glaze
It is a syrupy thick sauce used over meats and salads. It is made by reducing balsamic vinegar. Balsamic glaze is stored in glass bottles and airtight glass storage jars to preserve its flavour.
17. Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate sauce is made with chocolate, sugar, and cream. It is used as a topping for ice cream, brownies, and cakes. The sauce can be stored in bottles and airtight glass storage jars.
18. Fish Sauce
Fish sauce is a condiment that is made from shrimp, mackerel, high-oil fish, and anchovy. It is mostly stored in glass bottles
19. Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is a deep-dark coloured and salty condiment mostly used as an ingredient in dishes in China and Japan. It is best stored in glass bottles.
20. Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes sauce is one of the most versatile sauces. It is made with tomatoes, garlic, sugar, onions, and spices. It can either be packaged or stored in glass bottles or airtight jars.
Storing your sauces in glass bottles and jars with lids preserves their flavour, prevents contamination, and allows the hue to shine through especially if you are packaging them to be sold. Our collection of BPA-free jars and bottles is suitable for different kinds of culinary product storage and packaging.