If you thought I had a passion forketchupandbarbecue sauce, don’t get me started on secret sauces.

Specialty condiments hold a special place in my heart.

Sometimes I’ll order extra if it tickles my taste buds.

bowl of secret sauce

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Of course, not every recipe is created equally, nor do they all taste the same.

So I decided to taste them for you.

Read on to find out how they measure up.

bottle of sweet baby rays secret sauce

Photo: Sweet Baby Ray’s

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Aside from the egg yolk, there isn’t much in the recipe to turn down the heat.

Plus, the sauce is seasoned with spices like paprika and turmeric to hone in on that tangy profile.

homemade secret sauce with tomatoes and pickles

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I was a little disappointed in Sweet Baby Ray’s on this one.

I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it, either.

Homemade Kranch + Relish

Secret sauce with a side of pickles?

bottle of hidden valley ranch secret sauce

Rumor has it thatTrader Joe’s has a secret saucefloating on its shelves.

Unfortunately, it’s selling out quickly and may be hard to come by in your area.

The verdict: It’s not bad.

bottle of sir kensingtons special sauce

Photo: Sir Kensington’s

If you’re a fan of pickles, give this combo a try.

The first thing I noticed about Hidden Valley Ranch’s Secret Sauce was its texture.

The condiment also comes seasoned with herbs like onion and garlic.

two jars of secret sauce with lettuce and sliced tomato

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It’s an elevated ranch dressing you should definitely try.

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Consider the condiment a dressed-up mayo with all the flavorful fixings.

So, I slathered a liberal amount on my cheeseburger, too.

Who knows what you might create?