Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'

Extra virgin olive oil.

Hoisin sauce

Pomagranite molasses because it sticks to the meat and is sweet enough to create carmelization but is also tart which gives a complexity of flavor to the sauce that you are grilling with,

Mischiefdish at 2:14PM on 05/19/08

Bacon

feelgood at 2:15PM on 05/19/08

I am *obsessed* with BBQ sauce, which is even weirder since I am vegetarian.

Truculence at 2:18PM on 05/19/08

I could act like I'm some kind of uber-gourmand and say something like "mayonnaise" and talk about fancy things like how the fats separate and char beautifully (which they do). But I'm not going to that. That would be insincere. Because everybody knows the best grilling condiment is barbeque sauce. I don't know how specific I should be; whether or not I should pick a favorite brand (Stubb's) or recipe (the "blue ribbon" bbq sauce recipe on food network, but with a few indian spices thrown in for a kick), but it all simmers down (ha!) to bbq sauce. Anyone who says otherwise is liar and a fraud and should be called out as such.

Now gimme my Batali book.

johnhutch at 2:18PM on 05/19/08

My favorite grilling condiment is McCormick grill mates Montreal Steak seasoning.

SEFB9118 at 2:18PM on 05/19/08

To the dude who said "pomagranite molasses": you totally misspelled "barbeque sauce." You weren't even close.

To the dude who said "hoison sauce": you're just being more specific and regional about the kind of barbeque sauce. The answer is still barbeque sauce.

johnhutch at 2:20PM on 05/19/08

I like KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce

susan1215 at 2:22PM on 05/19/08

I make my own bbq sauce, it has an Asian influence. Honey, ketchup, and lite soy sauce. That's my favorite grilling condiment.

cdziuba at 2:26PM on 05/19/08

Chimichurri. Those Argentinians know how to grill meat. Accept no substitutes.

joebambino at 2:27PM on 05/19/08

My boyfriend and his family are from Cleveland and they've turned me onto the infamous "Stadium Mustard." Simple and delicious. You can't really go wrong.

Erin at 2:27PM on 05/19/08

My fave grilling condiments are olive oil, lemon, black pepper and salt.

Bosmer at 2:30PM on 05/19/08

Stubb's bbq sauce and Montreal Steak Spice - the italian market here in St Pete does their own version, and it is even better than the major brands - less overwhelming salt, more flavor. Actually, Montreal Steak Spice is probably my favorite everything condiment, not just grilling condiment.

provey at 2:31PM on 05/19/08

Salt.

jenilowrance at 2:31PM on 05/19/08

a barbeque rub -- primarily homemade chile powder, paprika, mustard powder, kosher salt, brown sugar. That stuff would enhance stones.

awtane at 2:32PM on 05/19/08

Garlic, black pepper and salt. No steak needs more than that.

Delinia at 2:32PM on 05/19/08

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce.

turtle33 at 2:33PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil. So good.

adamw at 2:33PM on 05/19/08

Can't do anything without olive oil!

blgrimes at 2:34PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil and Lawry's Seasoning Salt. I know it's trashy but I love it.

masha339 at 2:34PM on 05/19/08

Favorite condiment is BBQ sauce for sure. Usually doctored up to make it a bit sweeter. I love BBQ!

mnsteph at 2:35PM on 05/19/08

Since I love practically all condiments this is a toughie, lately I've loved Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute for grilling veggies.

bobcatsteph3 at 2:35PM on 05/19/08

I really love a good rub down ;) especially on my grilled meats. Also, um, BBQ sauce. Mmmmmm.

ScienceandtheCity at 2:39PM on 05/19/08

I would say olive oil as it makes everything it touches on a grill tasty and delicious.

aburke at 2:40PM on 05/19/08

Butter - all over freshly grilled corn. I'm salivating at my desk now...

akoney at 2:41PM on 05/19/08

mmmm chimichurri...

Fiksu at 2:43PM on 05/19/08

home made teriyaki sauce, yum

monmon16 at 2:47PM on 05/19/08

garlic

toastworthy at 2:47PM on 05/19/08

Sriacha!

chlamers at 2:48PM on 05/19/08

Fruit and chili pepper salsa, like mangoes and jalapenos, or pineapple, tomatillo and poblanos. It's a terrific splash of zingy refreshment that compliments deep smoky bbq flavors.

spanklin at 2:49PM on 05/19/08

I love the Iron Chef's General Tso's Glaze. Its sweet and tangy with a touch of hot.

elyak at 2:53PM on 05/19/08

Maldon Salt... great flavor, and the flakes combine with the juices and fat to create a great carmelized exterior.

danlevy at 2:54PM on 05/19/08

black pepper & garlic

mrsbao at 2:55PM on 05/19/08

Just salt and pepper

tandek at 2:56PM on 05/19/08

Salt, oil, & Lemon.

rosasharne at 2:56PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh rosemary.

arbela at 3:01PM on 05/19/08

Olive Oil, hopefully the really good stuff my inlaws make. (If I have any left.)

BorderMommy at 3:03PM on 05/19/08

A stretch as condiments go, but I can't do any grilling w/o some oak for the fire and carne. I'll take apple for the salmon, hickory for the ribs. Toss in some S&P, fohgetaboutit.
Raoul

raoulduke at 3:07PM on 05/19/08

A good sprinkle of Italian seasoning can make anything taste great on a grill. I use it with pork, chicken, and veggies such as squash. Olive oil works great with it too.

fangirl at 3:07PM on 05/19/08

olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne.

ynot4me at 3:08PM on 05/19/08

Teriyaki with olive oil because it's kind of sticky and tastes great when grilled.

cadmar at 3:09PM on 05/19/08

olive oil, salt and lemon juice.......

starsmom at 3:10PM on 05/19/08

salsa

zekks at 3:13PM on 05/19/08

mystery marinade with anything that is currently in fridge/pantry: fast food condiment packets, salad dressing, orange or other fruit juices, cola, pickles, etc.

musicalpandibear at 3:14PM on 05/19/08

Can I just pick Mario and not a condiment? ;) BBQ sauce for me - I love how there are so many to choose from and always new flavors coming out.

Traumajunky at 3:15PM on 05/19/08

sriracha

salty at 3:16PM on 05/19/08

Stubb's BBQ Sauce!

bianca34dw at 3:19PM on 05/19/08

BBQ sauce

Laura78 at 3:19PM on 05/19/08

Chimmichurri... yum

LIRC at 3:22PM on 05/19/08

barbecue sauce, of course--and not that fussy about what kind.

dwarzel at 3:23PM on 05/19/08

Canola oil for the grill grate, and my own spice rub blend, with a ton of cumin. Makes your nose tickle!

scaevola at 3:33PM on 05/19/08

I just use olive oil, salt and pepper. It goes with everything.

Venessa at 3:35PM on 05/19/08

my special home made rub......half cajun seasoning and half brown sugar

onepercent99 at 3:44PM on 05/19/08

My favorite grilling condiment is using beer to baste whatever I'm grilling!

sbbuckley at 4:06PM on 05/19/08

Olive Oil infused with crushed garlic. Melted butter with minced garlic to finish.

czken at 4:06PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil, salt and pepper. Simple, but good.

rffoodie at 4:08PM on 05/19/08

nantucket gourmet's renaissance rub - it's my go-to for a great grilled turkey breast!

michellej at 4:09PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil and a little seasoning with some salt and pepper...

jkiller5150 at 4:18PM on 05/19/08

Definitely olive oil.

myntric at 4:20PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil. It makes everything so good.

daisy at 4:21PM on 05/19/08

Just coarse black pepper and salt!

juedy at 4:22PM on 05/19/08

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce

elysek at 4:25PM on 05/19/08

Lawry's season salt. It tastes great on everything.

drala625 at 4:25PM on 05/19/08

Cumin and BBQ sauce.....

orangebuddy at 4:26PM on 05/19/08

Butter! It makes a great finish for anything coming off the grill...whether its a juicy steak or a fresh ear of corn.

AddiE at 4:27PM on 05/19/08

Butter and Dinosaur BBQ sauce

Soup_Dumpling at 4:42PM on 05/19/08

balsamic vinegar, olive oil, herbes de provence is great for grilled veggies

edinat at 4:44PM on 05/19/08

Fish sauce and ginger.

Marvin at 4:46PM on 05/19/08

My favorite grilling condiment is fresh chiles. We go for the spice in this household.

patschraier at 4:47PM on 05/19/08

St. Louis rub

steadier571 at 4:48PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil, freshly ground pepper, Maldon salt, balsamic vinegar: They are always on hand, make everything taste great, and can be used in marinades, rubs, basting sauces, and after-grilling seasoning.

kati6 at 4:55PM on 05/19/08

Teriyaki sauce. I love teriyaki chicken. I think the sweet and salty flavor works great.

wunami at 4:59PM on 05/19/08

Crushed hot pepper

greenfield at 5:00PM on 05/19/08

garlic butter

phoney2 at 5:05PM on 05/19/08

When in doubt, we find that McCormick's Montreal Steak seasoning goes on everything. Sometimes even salmon.

threedogkitchen at 5:11PM on 05/19/08

Sweet Baby Rays original bbq sauce. It's just the best bottled sauce I've tried, and it works every time. The bottle is right...the sauce is the boss!

ironstef at 5:11PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil and salt. That's it.

Dee at 5:17PM on 05/19/08

I really like olive oil & steak seasoning, I use it on everything!

randio at 5:19PM on 05/19/08

preserved lemon. its salty-tartness elevate smoke, cut through fatty meats, and highlight sweet caramelized flavors. plus its really versatile. yum!

oregonpinot at 5:36PM on 05/19/08

Actually love grilled pineapple!

penemio at 5:43PM on 05/19/08

Frank's Red Hot

prdct at 5:48PM on 05/19/08

Garlic!

tech9803 at 5:51PM on 05/19/08

Sounds wierd but I love pesto on potatoes that are sliced thin and wrapped in tin foli and grilled. YUM!

dolphinlady706 at 5:55PM on 05/19/08

Mario Batali

bridget104 at 6:04PM on 05/19/08

BQ sauce

ooodaisymaeooo at 6:07PM on 05/19/08

Crazy Jane Mixed Up Salt. My family as been using this on steaks and meats cooked on the grill for 40 years.It has become a family tradition. It gives everything a great flavor. Yummy!

SheilaBee at 6:09PM on 05/19/08

Oh man, I love the Stubb's beef marinade. That stuff is so good.

brandi at 6:11PM on 05/19/08

Mainly, just salt.

schnitzel at 6:15PM on 05/19/08

I love McCormacks Montreal steak seasoning too. Also a big fan of lemon pepper.

LINDALSHOT at 6:17PM on 05/19/08

olive oil

hedgehog at 6:18PM on 05/19/08

Salt and pepper, of course. ljblali says hoisin sauce; what is a good brand?

mommyloon at 6:25PM on 05/19/08

MY bbq sauce...sweet and hot and yummy.

sadiepix at 6:56PM on 05/19/08

The "Bicentennial Rub" from Penzey's. I've yet to grill anything that it hasn't tasted great on.

jessie at 7:08PM on 05/19/08

olive oil

javal at 7:15PM on 05/19/08

Garlic olive oil on the veggies, then a spiced mayonnaise to dip them into after they're grilled to perfection... Veggie barbecue only for me!

PeanutButter at 7:17PM on 05/19/08

olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic.

kylad at 7:28PM on 05/19/08

olive oil, lemon juice, Kosher Salt, fresh ground pepper and garlic.

CarolHarrity at 7:43PM on 05/19/08

oyster sauce! yum :)

mozart23 at 7:45PM on 05/19/08

Butter & BBQ sauce

tmf315 at 7:51PM on 05/19/08

My favorite condiment this year is "Salsa". It is so versatile and makes a hamburger, hot dog or grilled sausage link.......sizzle. It's also great on chicken, pork, etc., etc.,

Boscompb at 7:56PM on 05/19/08

A good Olive Oil for veggies and Jack Daniels BBQ sauce on chicken rocks!

smokeykat at 7:57PM on 05/19/08

I love olive oil not just because of the flavor it adds but also because of the health benefits

teechbiz at 8:08PM on 05/19/08

archer farms buffalo wing blue cheese dipping sauce, it makes amazing chicken

agordon10 at 8:23PM on 05/19/08

Lemon and lime (I learned my acids from Mario).

xaire at 8:29PM on 05/19/08

BBQ sauce makes everything better!

amwhiteh at 8:34PM on 05/19/08

My favorite grilling condiments are the Lawry's marinades.

Caribbean Jerk and Teriyaki are the best!

cathrynsrealm at 8:35PM on 05/19/08

Classic yellow mustard

jlafount at 8:43PM on 05/19/08

teriyaki sauce for chicken or steak, worcestershire sauce and garlic salt on hamburgers

js2222 at 8:48PM on 05/19/08

BBQ sauce, yummy!

pcrackenhead at 9:07PM on 05/19/08

I love BBQ sauce!

sheri8259 at 9:23PM on 05/19/08

I love jazzing up my burgers with condiments such as guacamole, pesto, tapenade, black bean salsa, or Italian dressing. YUMMO!

Honeybug at 9:25PM on 05/19/08

i enjoy a honey bbq sauce

joni514 at 9:43PM on 05/19/08

Olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic!

brianstewart at 9:45PM on 05/19/08

garlic butter

pcbdolphins at 9:55PM on 05/19/08

vinaigrette with olive oil, citrus, salt and pepper, fresh herbs...ummmmmm

gorzd at 10:01PM on 05/19/08

Salt and pepper!

Josh Baugher at 10:05PM on 05/19/08

I use a home-made fennel spice mix, some good sea salt a bit of olive oil. Or just some s&p, olive oil and then some good balsamic vinagar while it's resting after cookin

lisargold at 10:06PM on 05/19/08

its a tie between olive oil and salt

thegreatlumpia at 10:23PM on 05/19/08

Crisp salsa made out of pineapple, jicama and mango (with some mint). It is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled fish, chips and even on ice cream! A refreshing change to the heavy bbq sauces and meat-laden foodstuff at typical bbqs

jpark107 at 10:28PM on 05/19/08

BBQ sauce

egreca at 10:31PM on 05/19/08

i have a special family bbq recipe, but the main (and best!) component is hp sauce. yum

cdcdcd at 10:32PM on 05/19/08

lemon juice, olive oil and garlic marinade

tripletdad53 at 10:40PM on 05/19/08

BBQ Sauce also.

bongeezer at 10:43PM on 05/19/08

BBQ sauce mixed with a little teriyaki sauce

angela67p at 10:48PM on 05/19/08

Salt!

Raquel D at 10:58PM on 05/19/08

For me it would be Garlic powder, adds a tang to almost anything

Maprinces3 at 11:00PM on 05/19/08

Chili lime butter.

madball911 at 11:02PM on 05/19/08

Lemon juice and a good barbecue sauce.

Jekyl at 11:11PM on 05/19/08

lime and tomatillo salsa, with garlic and fresh chilies.

Nicholas H at 11:13PM on 05/19/08

Coleslaw!!

bobfole at 11:14PM on 05/19/08

BBQ sauce

vmkids at 11:27PM on 05/19/08

Montreal steak seasoning, s&p, garlic-lemon-oil marinade.

PerkyMac at 11:32PM on 05/19/08

A baste of sauted olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and rosemary....now that's Italian !

meowzilla at 11:38PM on 05/19/08

Worcestershire Sauce

cbroth at 12:05AM on 05/20/08

Homemade barbecue sauce is my favorite because it is delicious!

janetfaye at 12:18AM on 05/20/08

I love me some "Bone Suckin' Sauce"! That's BBQ sauce from the south.

Catrona_sweeps at 12:32AM on 05/20/08

Anything with garlic.

Mom2Ways at 12:53AM on 05/20/08

My favorite condiment by far is..

wait for it..

BEER!

Seriously; it goes with everything, and in some cases can greatly enhance the flavor of what's being grilled (beer, chicken, steak in some cases). Mmm.. beer.

graciecat at 12:55AM on 05/20/08

Olive oil, but not the "good" stuff. Something that comes in a gallon metal can at a middle-eastern store. All the flavor in the "good stuff" seems to burn off, and not in a good way. But the cheap stuff keeps veggies from sticking to the grill and gets a good grilled flavor, much better than with veggie oil. If anyone knows why, I'd love to find out.

thatgrrl at 1:26AM on 05/20/08

a1 sauce! makes stuff taste great.

ghostamongyou at 1:42AM on 05/20/08

homemade bbq sauce for pork, just salt & freshly ground pepper for everything else!

sw8t at 3:39AM on 05/20/08

I've grilled everything with Italian dressing on it,but is that a condiment? I guess it could be if ketchup and BBQ sauce are!

meredith13 at 5:01AM on 05/20/08

Garlic - a clove sliced in half and rubbed over anything before and after it hits the grill improves the flavor...unless maybe you're grilling ice cream or something equally exotic. ;)

AsTheNight at 5:20AM on 05/20/08

Homemade mix of olive oil, catsup, mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar and soy sauce.

rdoor at 5:25AM on 05/20/08

my homemade marinade with soy sauce, teriyaki, lemon juice, garlic

jean8 at 5:48AM on 05/20/08

Oil, preferably EVO, everything needs a little help from the sticking seering heat of our grill and Oil fits the bill.

trishden at 6:40AM on 05/20/08

Hoisin sauce, if only because it isn't what my friends would consider common and then it just blows their minds.

Great, now I have to go buy some briquettes and fire up the Weber.

First Chair at 6:54AM on 05/20/08

olive oil.the beginning of a great marinade

toughturtles at 7:42AM on 05/20/08

I make my own marinade from olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs and salt and pepper.

clc408 at 7:55AM on 05/20/08

It depends on what you're grilling, but sea salt and cracked black pepper make everything taste better.

farmers13 at 8:06AM on 05/20/08

grill any thing is good.

vergie at 8:11AM on 05/20/08

I love to grill food and any sauce will do.

silverbele at 8:38AM on 05/20/08

I tend to like my grilled things more au naturel, but at the very least you need some salt.

sidebernie at 8:38AM on 05/20/08

Kosher Salt, Cracked Black Pepper.

bessfour at 8:43AM on 05/20/08

I love all things with a Hickory taste added to it.Including charcoal and sauce

Jaleigh78 at 8:44AM on 05/20/08

Season with olive oil and kosher salt then baste with seasoned butter.

edeliz at 9:06AM on 05/20/08

Chipotle smoked paprika BBQ sauce

bb97036 at 9:14AM on 05/20/08

Just salt, pepper, and worcestershire sauce--works like a charm!

bettyjoan at 9:24AM on 05/20/08

Country Bob's all purpose sauce.

greenwolf at 9:34AM on 05/20/08

plain old hickory bbq sauce

gervitsd at 9:41AM on 05/20/08

fresh garlic

avman at 9:43AM on 05/20/08

worcestershire sauce makes meats taste more savory.

Margherita at 9:44AM on 05/20/08

my favorite grilling condiment is sunshine and barefeet. it makes everything taste better!

franklindelanobluth at 9:50AM on 05/20/08

What could be better than grilled garlic........... MMMMMM

jjspat at 9:55AM on 05/20/08

Barbeque sauce, of course! The taste brings alive summer memories, no matter what time of year you grill with it.

toydiva65 at 10:01AM on 05/20/08

Olive oil, salt, and pepper - makes anything good!

nealhbeck at 10:05AM on 05/20/08

jalapeno relish

misternat1 at 10:18AM on 05/20/08

Would have to be pepper .......LOTS of black pepper

haagenfreak at 10:24AM on 05/20/08

Salt!!!!! *heart asplodes*

digitalburro at 10:30AM on 05/20/08

Homemade rub. Nothing better than steak or chicken grilled with a sweet, hickory rub

mkboldin at 10:32AM on 05/20/08

salt

lfosses at 10:36AM on 05/20/08

oil, lemon and chili - bright and zesty

leegwebb at 10:45AM on 05/20/08

salt & pepper, and barbeque sauce of course

sjwoodin at 10:52AM on 05/20/08

salt pepper and olive oil

mcc32 at 11:01AM on 05/20/08

BBQ sauce, the spicy tang is what I like about it.

imjasonc at 11:01AM on 05/20/08

citrus-infused olive oil -- so great on fish, veggies and more!

mizBIGhead at 11:19AM on 05/20/08

Dry rubs for a great BBQ flavor!

olympicgirl at 11:24AM on 05/20/08

mustard and honey

fromguns at 11:27AM on 05/20/08

Korean BBQ sauce! FTW!

Stufsocker at 11:50AM on 05/20/08

honey BBQ sauce

grahamred at 11:53AM on 05/20/08

I'd have to say extra virgin olive oil and lemon because it goes well on everything. Thank you!

Tina12312 at 12:00PM on 05/20/08

Hoison Sauce - can't beat it!

nancymorrell at 12:01PM on 05/20/08

chipotle butter--adds spiciness and keeps the moisture in!

bajjmayer at 12:01PM on 05/20/08

Garlic powder--makes steak taste great.

herrinfamily at 12:02PM on 05/20/08

salt and pepper.

wastingthyme at 12:23PM on 05/20/08

Sweet Baby Ray's barbeque sauce! Thank you for this giveaway!

dglitter at 12:37PM on 05/20/08

salt!

foodiegirl at 12:38PM on 05/20/08

BBQ sauce is always good!

dove1960 at 12:42PM on 05/20/08

Garlic. (My answer to many things!)

rachelkramerbussel at 12:44PM on 05/20/08

cookies bbq sauce

kerri69 at 12:44PM on 05/20/08

soy sauce + brown sugar!

sassysprite at 12:46PM on 05/20/08

I'll take nice, fresh lemon juice over bbq sauce any day of the week. Especially in summer and especially with rosemary.

AsthmaMom at 12:46PM on 05/20/08

Olive oil is great as a condiment all by itself, or it can be mixed with lemon, lime, or any citrus juice or any type of vinegar. This can be used as a marinade as well as a sauce for the grilled meat, poultry, vegis, or tofu.

terrylayla at 12:49PM on 05/20/08

bbq sauce

THANK YOU GOD BLESS

bigtim60 at 1:09PM on 05/20/08

some honey bbq sauce

twood at 1:19PM on 05/20/08

Just a bit of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

meliass at 1:23PM on 05/20/08

Garlic salt!

Sunnyvale at 1:26PM on 05/20/08

salt and pepper :)

Because it's simply delicious.

bitchincamero at 1:26PM on 05/20/08

1. fresh chimichurri with herbs from the garden, for steak
2. home-made rub, for other meat & poultry
3. home-made spicy yoghurt sauce, mainly for shrimps
And why?
These are just the BEST! And fresh goes over anything that comes in a bottle or jar.

steenbok68 at 1:26PM on 05/20/08

for steak- nithing but kosher salt- I like to taste the meat

for chicken and pork- sweet baby ray's bbq sauce.

also like mango salsa.

inimyaudi at 1:34PM on 05/20/08

buttermilk

stevebillings at 1:39PM on 05/20/08

salt (and lots of it)

MadameTart at 1:45PM on 05/20/08

My favortie grilling condiment is coarse kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, I mix this with granulated garlic and keep it in a small jar next to my grill. As far as BBQ sauce is concerned, I order Montgomery Inn sauce from Cinci, unlike other sauces the first ingredient is tomatoes.

rossadavis at 1:45PM on 05/20/08

olive oil, chimichurri, lemon/lime

mariomenendez at 1:54PM on 05/20/08

Mustard and black pepper.

akeeran21 at 1:58PM on 05/20/08

Grapeseed oil and fennel pollen.

suthungirl at 2:10PM on 05/20/08

Dry Ranch Dressing Powder. Put that on yer steak and eat it! Mmmmmm!

rachelfox1981 at 2:16PM on 05/20/08

BBQ sauces: Butch's Pyro sauce and Bandana's (Boone, NC) sauce

aharste at 2:16PM on 05/20/08

1. sea salt. telicherry pepper
2. siricha

damnlamb at 2:17PM on 05/20/08

Honey BBQ sauce and Montreal Steak Seasoning

tish123 at 2:25PM on 05/20/08

I like to use "Mrs. Dash's" garlic seasoning all over the meat.

LIDARKSIDE at 2:36PM on 05/20/08

BBQ sauce because I love the taste.

amgconz at 2:54PM on 05/20/08

Italian dressing - adds lots of flavor to everything!

Tarah716 at 3:02PM on 05/20/08

Chimichurri is awesome! It enhances steak tremendously. Very addictive.

cherierj at 3:21PM on 05/20/08

Lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper - because they make everything taste better.

JudyH at 3:24PM on 05/20/08

My own marinades followed up with hot sauce.

raspberrypicker at 3:28PM on 05/20/08

My favorite condiment is olive oil because I start everything with it. I guess you could say it's my base ingredient!

j621d at 3:40PM on 05/20/08

My favorite condiment is chili powder to rub underneath sweet corn husks before I grill them.

Jenndlv at 3:42PM on 05/20/08

Diet coke and Yoshidas makes everything tender.

idahomom at 3:57PM on 05/20/08

EVOO of course!!

her5boys at 4:25PM on 05/20/08

Everett & Jones BBQ sauce.

karen r at 4:25PM on 05/20/08

any kind of mustard

ssommerville at 4:31PM on 05/20/08

...fresh chive oil with an overwhelming amount of fresh chives

pjlein at 4:31PM on 05/20/08

a1

maweisberg at 5:07PM on 05/20/08

i've always done steak with lemon pepper like my mom does it...i think it has to do with my absolute love (or need) for acidity.

also, i'm perturbed that user johnhutch feels the need to put down other seriouseater's opinions because they spelled a difficult word incorrectly or because they chose a particular type of bbq sauce. there's no room in this community for snobbery and superiority complexes.

uninorth at 5:35PM on 05/20/08

rubbed garlic, and crushed black pepper

ashadevine at 6:05PM on 05/20/08

salsa

carusoc at 6:22PM on 05/20/08

salt and pepper is really all you need, right? At least if you have a good piece of meat...

caviarandcodfish at 6:26PM on 05/20/08

olive oil and garlic

Rocky at 6:33PM on 05/20/08

mustard, olive oil, a sprinkling of sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. delicioso.

promiscuouscitrus at 7:05PM on 05/20/08

Olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

amylou61 at 7:10PM on 05/20/08

Maker's Mark Gourmet Steak Sauce. It's delicious and pure Kentucky!!

zekebamm at 7:23PM on 05/20/08

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce!

hmneilson at 7:47PM on 05/20/08

duh, grapeseed oil! more healthful than olive oil, great tasting and super high smokepoint that is great for grilling!!!!

pkpicque at 8:02PM on 05/20/08

I love to use Teriyaki sauce or garlic oil.

yankeesgal at 8:05PM on 05/20/08

mustard - it makes meat so tender

georgia35803 at 8:15PM on 05/20/08

I like to Lawrys Marinade sauces and lemon juice

frozenman20 at 8:46PM on 05/20/08

Lutenica

tech9803 at 9:10PM on 05/20/08

Butter.

DePro at 11:10PM on 05/20/08

Cheese

idahodad7 at 11:10PM on 05/20/08

i tend to grill pretty simply with olive oil and s&p. Although I have made great spice pastes with arbol chiles, garlic, cumin, etc...

Littlebluesiren at 11:41PM on 05/20/08

I love the basics like olive oil and garlic powder. Also love a little brown sugar. Any kind of homemade rub is great, too.
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gkstratos at 1:18AM on 05/21/08

Olive oil, fennel pollen, kosher salt

dikaryon at 7:41AM on 05/21/08

My favorite is spicy honey-molasses barbecue sauce. I love the sweet-spicy combination. Thank you for the giveaway!

mistyriver at 8:38AM on 05/21/08

Balsalmic vinegar. I know it's a strange one, but the flavor can penetrate and the liquid can keep things on the grill so moist.

jpschust at 9:33AM on 05/21/08

Lemon and olive oil are the standbys. Sometimes I like pesto on grilled veggies...and I've started using scallion oil for grilled meats.

runningwithtweezers at 9:43AM on 05/21/08

Jerk sauce- yum yum.

abs294 at 10:51AM on 05/21/08

Homemade BBQ sauce

thotfulspot at 10:57AM on 05/21/08

Balsamic vinegar goes with absolutely everything that I cook on the grille.

Teeeveee at 10:59AM on 05/21/08

Olive oil - keeping it simple.

Peasantwench at 11:02AM on 05/21/08

Chili powder

jtennantwise at 11:05AM on 05/21/08

lime, lemon, coarse ground pepper, and kosher salt

scrootch at 11:22AM on 05/21/08

montreal steak seasoning

rrider1 at 11:29AM on 05/21/08

nice

dhunt at 1:38PM on 05/21/08

garlic, because we can use it on almost anything.

cgeo2000 at 2:39PM on 05/21/08

olive oil

maialisa at 2:55PM on 05/21/08

I like KC Masterpiece BBQ for it's flavor.
Our favorite thing to grill is homemade pizza. We make a great garlic chick pizza on the grill.

jdegen at 2:57PM on 05/21/08

We are big fans of the lingering, spicy-sweet heat of a good homemade jerk marinade. An overnight bath will transform the most humble chicken parts into a feast worth eating. It's also surprisingly good with grilled eggplant.

gimlet at 3:30PM on 05/21/08

Salt and pepper and a little steak seasoning - if you're cooking steak!

jenannschultz at 3:40PM on 05/21/08

Sriracha. 'nuff said.

jbramley at 3:57PM on 05/21/08

Olive oil and/or Worcestershire sauce.

buffyholic at 4:03PM on 05/21/08

onions

Tenbucc2 at 4:15PM on 05/21/08

chimichurri

biojean at 4:18PM on 05/21/08

soy, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.

Stushi at 4:29PM on 05/21/08

Beer! You have to grill with beer in your hand!
On the food? Olive oil, salt, grilled onions mmmmmmmm....

ReneeRobinson at 4:32PM on 05/21/08

bbq sauce

foodinmouth at 4:35PM on 05/21/08

BBQ rub or sauce.

Paulguynj at 4:49PM on 05/21/08

Dijon mustard on grilled bratwurst. Why: Just tastes good to me.

jsalern at 4:51PM on 05/21/08

olive oil

z911empire at 4:52PM on 05/21/08

I love Bad Byron's Butt Rub...because it tastes so nice! Such a fabulous compliment to meat. Who doesn't like a Butt Rub?

murrvalous at 6:13PM on 05/21/08

WASABI OIL

Lemoyne at 6:23PM on 05/21/08

Homemade bourbon barbecue sauce!!!!!

Mizbee at 6:35PM on 05/21/08

Olive oil - and occasionally bacon grease makes a great baster for a whole grilled chicken :)

Jeana at 7:06PM on 05/21/08

another vote for olive oil, salt, and pepper

Don Luis at 7:48PM on 05/21/08

I'm a teriyaki fiend!

fairydancer at 8:34PM on 05/21/08

My mom's zucchini relish.

brilynn at 8:39PM on 05/21/08

bbq sauce

Marilyn at 8:45PM on 05/21/08

A splash of canola oil with a truckload of Tony Chachere's More Spice Seasoning

jymbrittain at 8:56PM on 05/21/08

Olive oil!

PoignantTuna at 9:01PM on 05/21/08

lime juice

tracker at 9:07PM on 05/21/08

Olive oil, salt, and pepper. But really, anyway that Mario grills it up is just perfect for me!

kadsil at 10:30PM on 05/21/08

homemade BBQ sauce

winkyj at 10:42PM on 05/21/08

EVOO, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper. Keepin' it simple.

mabisa at 2:21AM on 05/22/08

Corky's BBQ Sauce and Rub
Olive oil, salt & pepper
Worcestershire sauce

Erinay77 at 8:01AM on 05/22/08

Olive oil, fresh oregano and fresh garlic nicely blended. Makes a fabulous marinade for beef, chicken, fish and it tastes GREAT!!

spitfyr323 at 8:31AM on 05/22/08

My homemade bbq sauce. I can adjust it to suit the meat being grilled.

finsbigfan at 8:39AM on 05/22/08

McCormicks Montreal Steak Spice!

jasminbaron at 10:29AM on 05/22/08

lemon juice and dill...so good!

Bebemiqui at 11:07AM on 05/22/08

Rudy's BBQ sauce

watersign at 11:13AM on 05/22/08

BBQ Sauce

mhazelb at 1:31PM on 05/22/08

Homemade barbecue sauce, for sure. We like it tangy.

ricestein at 1:54PM on 05/22/08

I'll have to go with oil, salt, and pepper as well...though, some honey on shrimp can be pretty yummy.

kwatz at 1:56PM on 05/22/08

Olive oil - a must for almost anything

tomie at 2:03PM on 05/22/08

Fresh ground pepper and salt.

foureyedgeek at 2:17PM on 05/22/08

BBQ sauce is a favorite in this house

bison61 at 2:18PM on 05/22/08

Olive oil, salt & pepper. Nice and simple!

melveeta at 2:29PM on 05/22/08

Olive Oil,
(and salt and pepper).

Tactful_Cactus at 2:29PM on 05/22/08

Rub

Brettsy at 2:35PM on 05/22/08

chimichuri or chemoula, homemade of course, fresh & tasty!!!

sel123 at 2:44PM on 05/22/08

kosher salt!

skim at 2:45PM on 05/22/08

Homemade BBQ sauce!!!
Thanks for the great giveaway, lots of entries so good luck to all. I hope I win!

gunzie at 2:49PM on 05/22/08

Nothing too fancy - just some lemon, kosher salt & pepper. Oh, and lots of Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce!

sharsd at 2:50PM on 05/22/08

my speclal rub.

trb1148 at 3:02PM on 05/22/08

Starting with good ingredients, I like to keep it simple: salt & pepper.

khlib at 3:17PM on 05/22/08

My favorite is a combination of a mop made out of olive oil, s&p, jalepeno peppers and two dashes of balsamic vinegar on top of a spice mix of dried ancho chilis, garlic powder and s&p. Awesome on a flank steak!

elastigirl76 at 3:36PM on 05/22/08

depends on what I'm grilling....bbq sauce, bbq rub and italian vinegarette are my favorites. I also love Chiavetta's vingery chicken bbq sauce for a good bbq chicken!

mepolo at 3:43PM on 05/22/08

worchestershire sauce, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper!

HeyCarl at 3:49PM on 05/22/08

The classic Diavolo : Lemon Juice, Chili Flakes, Extra Virgin Olive OIl, Sicilian Sea Salt, and coarsely bashed peppercorns.

I'm also quite a fan of Tonkatsu sause.

sunoxen at 3:55PM on 05/22/08

a proper homemade rub with toasted cumin, chilis, salt, brown sugar and some herbage

finnadat at 3:58PM on 05/22/08

Olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper. Or - homemade BBQ sauce.

brooke29 at 4:00PM on 05/22/08

Garlic and lemon juice!!! Such a great taste.

toasterboy at 4:09PM on 05/22/08

Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce...umami anyone?

BreweRepublic at 5:29PM on 05/22/08

Lime! I love a dash of bright fruit and acidity with meat fresh off the grill.

kellyhere at 5:29PM on 05/22/08

Worcestershire is great--very flavorful, hard to overdo it.

abeaudet at 5:47PM on 05/22/08

Olive oil, its safe to say that you can use it on just about everything. yay!!!

nichole at 5:52PM on 05/22/08

Meyer lemons under chicken

Michele811 at 6:01PM on 05/22/08

I use a ton of garlic.. in almost everything (seriously .... ok maybe im not the best cook.. but it usually tastes great)

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angelaandmelos at 6:21PM on 05/22/08

Bacon makes anything taste better on a grill!!

reddon30 at 6:48PM on 05/22/08

sambal belachan

ahpek at 8:23PM on 05/22/08

BBQ sauce is a staple

llinda29 at 8:35PM on 05/22/08

Olive Oil

cinnameist at 9:02PM on 05/22/08

cider vinegar.

dbcurrie at 9:09PM on 05/22/08

my favorite condiment to go onto grilled meats is chimichurri sauce. my favorite condiment to use to grill the meat is montreal steak seasoning.

anado at 10:21PM on 05/22/08

Try pecan or peach wood it gives everything such a glorious flavor

diannamurrah at 10:44PM on 05/22/08

Worcestershire sauce always adds an earthy note to the food.

delishes at 1:04AM on 05/23/08

Pineapple juice brings out some tropical flavor.

AlbinoRockstar at 1:15AM on 05/23/08

olive oil, garlic (lots of it) and lemon. Mmmmmm, mmmm, good!

luckydevil at 1:34AM on 05/23/08

Granville Island Lager - why drink the flavors at the same time!

mille at 3:00AM on 05/23/08

Just put two turkey beast filets in the refrigerator marinating in Italian dressing, cause it's quick, cheap, and generally flavorful.

Faither at 8:46AM on 05/23/08

I love yoshidas sauce. It is great on any steak.

calvad at 9:31AM on 05/23/08

Grilled vegetables with olive oil, pepper and parmesan cheese

nicnac at 9:35AM on 05/23/08

mmmm... bbq sauce

AnaisKoi at 10:14AM on 05/23/08

olive oil to grill my veggies

gsm57 at 10:59AM on 05/23/08

garlic olive oil

sln123 at 12:58PM on 05/23/08

red and white pepper, it gives my bbq a kick

deckit at 3:19PM on 05/23/08

Vin cotto. It is terific to just pour a dash over grilled vegertables and fruits. What a terrific condimento!

AdriBarr at 3:28PM on 05/23/08

My own bbq sauce recipe because it tastes better than others on the market!

RobsGirl123 at 4:16PM on 05/23/08

cumin, salt and black pepper for a rub

flootsmith at 4:37PM on 05/23/08

olive oil!

laur_uic at 4:57PM on 05/23/08

Salt, of course, or Spike seasoning or Montreal steak seasoning

deefine at 5:06PM on 05/23/08

Garlic pesto sauce....

tech9803 at 5:31PM on 05/23/08

I adore any of the Stubbs' sauces, but especially they one for pork. There is nothing better than pork ribs adorned with Stubbs. Yummy! (Although olive oil is a really close second. We use in on about everything we grill.)

chrissy75007 at 6:58PM on 05/23/08

Can't go wrong with BBQ sauce.

catalu at 8:07PM on 05/23/08

Lemon juice, makes the meat so tender.

debbie78 at 9:20PM on 05/23/08

Fresh sage

sachidewey at 11:28PM on 05/23/08

Our favorite is garlic juice spray. You can use it on just about anything, it helps rubs stick and when you use it during grilling it keeps the meat more tender (and of course more garlicky!)

dewer421 at 12:50AM on 05/24/08

my favorite it lemon pepper rub, it adds a nice zesty taste, with a perfect amount of spice

samanthapayntr at 5:01AM on 05/24/08

i love using onion and pepper that's always a great combination of flavors nice and robust!

anniehall4000 at 7:14AM on 05/24/08

Coca Cola.

Great for tenderizing and flavor. Plus, it's totally American.

awimmer at 10:31AM on 05/24/08

I love grilling veggies marinated in sun-dried tomato dressing. Gives all the flavor needed is very healthy!

PNIEDERT at 10:38AM on 05/24/08

Yep--that's my favorite also--I marinate my chicken breasts in sun-dried tomato salad dressing before grilling them.

artmarcia at 1:31PM on 05/24/08

steak seasoning and olive oil

JennVozik at 3:02PM on 05/24/08

we love to use extra virgin olive oil (not too much for health reasons), garlic, lots of different types of pepper, and fresh herbs. we will put the same thing on just about any type of meat and fresh garden veggies, and we always leave the table fully satisfied. we've had to adjust our eating habits over the last few years and learn that we eat to live, not live to eat!

rad1310 at 4:46PM on 05/24/08

Cinnamon and Chipolte Rub....those two flavors together rock!

Boochi40 at 4:52PM on 05/24/08

Olive soil, soy sauce, and pepper. Yum

tanners12 at 5:16PM on 05/24/08

Salt and pepper -- what more do you need?

Forkville at 6:54PM on 05/24/08

Jerk Rub - I know I'm 10 years behind the time but I really like it.

ky2here at 8:26PM on 05/24/08

Without question, it's barbeque sauce!

blueviolet at 8:46PM on 05/24/08

Definately barbeque sauce!

yellowlabs at 9:07PM on 05/24/08

Vinaigrette for the tang

tereza at 9:29PM on 05/24/08

Heck, you guys are crazy..MY choice..let's let cousin Brad cook..he bbq's like no other. Not a clue what he uses. Do I care. No. Let me eat. Send me the cook book. I'll give it to Brad. Only fair.

jcamp2020 at 9:39PM on 05/24/08

stubbs bbq sauce

tortor at 11:04PM on 05/24/08

Usually just salt and pepper. Put I also like to use pineapple juice.

Gracie at 11:22PM on 05/24/08

I love Lawry's seasoning salt and Montreal Steak Seasoning.

Bakersdozen at 12:12AM on 05/25/08

olive oil, it makes everything better

chromiumman at 12:24AM on 05/25/08

Bad Byron's Butt Rub!

ghinson at 1:10AM on 05/25/08

Garlic salt and Sweet Baby Ray's Barbeque Sauce. I really want to try grilled pizza!

j4mom at 3:58AM on 05/25/08

galic,salt and pepper

jmahurin40 at 4:07AM on 05/25/08

I love anything bbq

trudee at 7:32AM on 05/25/08

Extra virgin olive oil.

arvard at 8:56AM on 05/25/08

garlic garlic and more garlic!!!

squiqwe at 9:20AM on 05/25/08

EVOO

cuddles115 at 9:32AM on 05/25/08

Great Food shared with friends adds to a great time.

rdeming at 10:14AM on 05/25/08

BEER! I love using beer mixed with a variety of seasonings as a basting condiment. It adds great flavor to beef, pork and poultry as well as keeps the meat tender and juicy! It's my "secret" ingredient to most everything I grill. It even works great on skewered shrimp. Yum!!

snickerdoodle at 10:26AM on 05/25/08

Worchestire sauce, I love to marinade my steak in that - great taste.

denyse at 11:13AM on 05/25/08

Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It adds nice flavor to almost any vegetable you put on the grill.

AICORP at 11:40AM on 05/25/08

balsamic vinegar

carolasar at 12:32PM on 05/25/08

Cilantro and Olive Oil

mcnaney at 1:18PM on 05/25/08

Oil. almost any kind, depending on the use, but almost everything needs it.

mrbillcoach at 1:49PM on 05/25/08

Olive oil combined with minced garlic, lemon juice, cracked black pepper and salt.

nsord44 at 1:52PM on 05/25/08

my favorite grilling condiment is garlic. It tastes great and helps lower your blood pressure.

suzystars9 at 3:16PM on 05/25/08

Garlic, with ginger close behind

saturdaynightfever at 3:39PM on 05/25/08

Sauce, Sauce, Sauce...of course I doctor it a bit, but you can never have too much!

utahups at 5:54PM on 05/25/08

I am a huge Texax Pete fan. I will use it as a marinade all by itself and then I will baste whatever meat I am grilling with it. It's not too fiery but it has lots of kick! And it is a locally made product for me!

TriciaA at 5:58PM on 05/25/08

We grill all the time, It is just so much easier and less messy than cooking indoors, not to mention, when you cook on a stove in the dead of summer your house get soooooo!!! hot
My favorite condiments for grilling would have to be: Italin dressing , Extra Virgin Olive Oil and garlic ( anyway it comes...minced, whole, chopped) you cant go wrong!!! LOVE IT
Please enter me in your contest.
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aharris007 at 8:41PM on 05/25/08

I want to win

petra1000 at 9:12PM on 05/25/08

Olive oil, lemon, honey, and fresh herbs. Love to mix and match for marinades.

traceyB at 9:30PM on 05/25/08

Tobago Keys Peruvian Gold Grilling Sauce

Yellow Mustard, Water, Apple Cider, Light Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce, Anchovies, Pepper, Herbs, Spices.

tombetz at 9:43PM on 05/25/08

It depends on what you're grilling, but I use my homemade BBQ sauce for most meats on the grill. Good Luck to all! Have a fun and safe holiday! Thanks for sponsoring this contest!

bndraldy at 9:56PM on 05/25/08

garlic and lemon juice.

pmintpat at 10:06PM on 05/25/08

Salsa, because I love spicy foods!

atreau at 10:12PM on 05/25/08

Limes give that extra citrus kick that makes everything that much better!

HelenWL at 10:15PM on 05/25/08

Tony Chachere's, I add it to everything.

Agustin at 10:17PM on 05/25/08

lemon juice for fish and veggies

jspeed29 at 10:22PM on 05/25/08

evoo and lemon juice. I like rosemary, too.

eluckstead at 11:21PM on 05/25/08

I like teriyaki sauce because it gets all carmelly on the grill!

nesta67 at 11:23PM on 05/25/08

BBQ sauce - I am boring I guess....

misaacmom at 12:19AM on 05/26/08

BBQ sauce!

steevee at 12:30AM on 05/26/08

Lawry's Seasoning Salt - it's great on everything!

LuckyTJG at 2:42AM on 05/26/08

barbeque sauce, because it tastes so good!

lilyk at 8:09AM on 05/26/08

cheap plain barbecue sauce-Kraft or even better Open Pit do they still make it? I don't see how you can grill or politik without barbecue sauce because is all American. You do not need to dress it up or embellish it after all it is about the meat.

garrettsambo at 8:19AM on 05/26/08

Spicy Montreal Seasoning...it peps all meats up andbrings out the flavor

rdazer at 8:25AM on 05/26/08

Marinate's. There are so many new and interesting one's, but I also love to make my own, with whatever comes to mind.

ladyvon5845 at 8:40AM on 05/26/08

salt herbs and olive oil

fancyfeet48 at 9:28AM on 05/26/08

Barbeque sauce is the best!!

mariana at 9:28AM on 05/26/08

My favorite grillng condiment is not really a condiment, but, for me, a necessity. I love to side-grill vegetables. Something about the flavor of the char-grilled vegetables just spells S-U-M-M-E-R for me. Thanks for this opportunity.

elsmarlouamrman at 9:39AM on 05/26/08

I like to try all kinds of marinades, but a favorite easy one we often use is olive oil, soy sauce, citrus juice (a fresh lemon or lime, squeezed), and crushed garlic. Yum!

pancak at 9:43AM on 05/26/08

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak -- I see a lot of other people agree. This is hands down the best seasoning blend I have found. I use it all the time!

HSlater351 at 9:46AM on 05/26/08

Salt because it just makes everything taste better.

Notamama at 10:26AM on 05/26/08

Garlic, olive oil and salt

ScoobyPebb at 11:00AM on 05/26/08

I love Mcormick Spices

jo1brat at 12:00PM on 05/26/08

it would clearly have to be olive oil! MMM!

nat85 at 12:23PM on 05/26/08

Olive oil.

gkran at 1:15PM on 05/26/08

olive oil and cracked pepper

lisaray at 1:28PM on 05/26/08

Brown sugar and mesquite

Jessilyn24 at 2:15PM on 05/26/08

Olive oil and garlic - I love garlic on everything.

sillelin at 3:21PM on 05/26/08

Olive oil and fresh lemon juice with zest of lemon also

rosannepm at 3:25PM on 05/26/08

spicy barbecue sauce :)

klp1965 at 3:38PM on 05/26/08

I love using lemon-pepper. It works on chicken, steak and grilled veggies.

rlgrady at 6:48PM on 05/26/08

Favorite grilling sauce is Veri Veri Teriyaki by Soy Vay. Good on beef, chicken...Even though it's the same sauce, it makes the proteins taste different.

lani97 at 9:01PM on 05/26/08

Pepper is a definate must. I love it.

donnak4 at 10:41PM on 05/26/08

Thank you all for participating! The winners this week are: ghinson, lisargold, LIRC, Provey, and AlbinoRockstar. You will also be notified by email.

Lucy Baker at 12:57PM on 05/29/08