Which of Hugh Acheson's sauces are pour-and-shake?

14 of the 14 sauces cited to Hugh Acheson in the PantryFlex catalog fit a pour-and-shake jar, including Basic Vinaigrette, Greek Vinaigrette, and Dill Pickle Vinaigrette.

Where does Hugh Acheson cook?

Acheson runs Five & Ten in Athens, Georgia. He formerly ran Empire State South in Atlanta, which has since closed.

Are these Hugh Acheson's actual recipes?

The sauces are adapted from recipes Hugh Acheson published, with Hugh Acheson cited as the source on every recipe page. PantryFlex is independent and not affiliated with Hugh Acheson.

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Hugh Acheson Sauce Recipes

Independent adaptations of Hugh Acheson's publicly published recipes. Not created by, affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hugh Acheson.

Hugh Acheson is a Southern and Canadian-American chef who runs Five & Ten in Athens, Georgia. He holds the James Beard award for Best Chef in the Southeast. PantryFlex adapts recipes Hugh Acheson published and cites Hugh Acheson as the source for each one.

Acheson formerly ran Empire State South in Atlanta, which has since closed, and also ran The National. Five & Ten remains his current restaurant in Athens. PantryFlex adapts recipes Hugh Acheson published and cites Hugh Acheson as the source for each one.

By the numbers

recipes

100%

pour-and-shake ready

4:1 fat to acid

field median 2.7:1

6.6

ingredients per recipe, field average 6.8

Red wine vinegar is Hugh's acid of choice, showing up in 9 of 14 recipes.

Compared with the whole catalog, Hugh reaches more often for Dijon mustard (79% vs 17%), red wine vinegar (64% vs 10%), and garlic (64% vs 35%).

How Hugh builds a sauce

Hugh Acheson's 14 sauces in the catalog lean toward 13 vinaigrettes and 1 BBQ sauce. Of that total, 14 are jar-ready as a pour-and-shake or simmer sauce. Recipes cited to Hugh Acheson include Basic Vinaigrette, Greek Vinaigrette, and Dill Pickle Vinaigrette.

Recipes

Basic VinaigretteOn the jar: BASICHugh Acheson's basic vinaigrette for green salads.Greek VinaigretteOn the jar: GREEKAcheson's oregano-lemon vinaigrette for Greek-style salads.Dill Pickle VinaigretteOn the jar: DILL PICKLEAcheson's dill pickle vinaigrette for green salads.

Miso VinaigretteOn the jar: MISOAcheson's miso vinaigrette for green salads.Garlic-Tarragon VinaigretteOn the jar: FRENCH-STYLEAcheson's garlic-tarragon vinaigrette for green salads.Garlic Red VinaigretteOn the jar: SPICY SESAMEAcheson's spicy sesame vinaigrette for green salads.

Kimchi VinaigretteOn the jar: KIMCHIAcheson's kimchi vinaigrette for green salads.Ginger VinaigretteOn the jar: GINGERAcheson's ginger vinaigrette for green salads.Alabama White SauceOn the jar: ALABAMAHugh Acheson's tangy Alabama white sauce.Sorghum Grain Mustard VinaigretteOn the jar: SORGHUM-GRAIHugh Acheson's sorghum mustard vinaigrette for roast pork.Simple Jar VinaigretteOn the jar: SIMPLE JARAcheson's simple jar vinaigrette for Vidalia onion salad.Pasilla Chile VinaigretteOn the jar: HONEY-MUSTARHugh Acheson's pasilla chile vinaigrette for skirt steak.Leek Salad VinaigretteOn the jar: LEEK SALADHugh Acheson's leek salad vinaigrette for persimmon salad.Pomegranate-Mint DressingOn the jar: POMEGRANATEHugh Acheson's pomegranate-mint dressing for quail salad.

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Basic VinaigretteNATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: BASIC
Greek VinaigretteNATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: GREEK
Dill Pickle VinaigretteNATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: DILL PICKLE
Miso VinaigretteNATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: MISO

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Kitchens

Five & Ten · Athens
Empire State South · Atlanta

Awards

James Beard Best Chef: Southeast

Common questions

Which of Hugh Acheson's sauces are pour-and-shake?: 14 of the 14 sauces cited to Hugh Acheson in the PantryFlex catalog fit a pour-and-shake jar, including Basic Vinaigrette, Greek Vinaigrette, and Dill Pickle Vinaigrette.
Where does Hugh Acheson cook?: Acheson runs Five & Ten in Athens, Georgia. He formerly ran Empire State South in Atlanta, which has since closed.
Are these Hugh Acheson's actual recipes?: The sauces are adapted from recipes Hugh Acheson published, with Hugh Acheson cited as the source on every recipe page. PantryFlex is independent and not affiliated with Hugh Acheson.

Citations

Basic Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette
Greek Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette — add oregano + lemon zest
Dill Pickle Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette — puree with dill pickle
Miso Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette — add white miso
Garlic-Tarragon Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette — add tarragon
Garlic Red Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette — sesame seeds + oil + chile
Kimchi Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette — add chopped kimchi
Ginger Vinaigrette · adapted from Food & Wine / Hugh Acheson Basic Vinaigrette — add minced ginger
Alabama White Sauce · adapted from Hugh Acheson Southern sauces
Sorghum Grain Mustard Vinaigrette · adapted from Hugh Acheson / CBS The Dish (roasted pork tenderloin)
Simple Jar Vinaigrette · adapted from Hugh Acheson / Vidalia Onion Committee (early summer salad)
Pasilla Chile Vinaigrette · adapted from Hugh Acheson / Food & Wine (skirt steak)
Leek Salad Vinaigrette · adapted from Hugh Acheson / Food & Wine (leek salad)
Pomegranate-Mint Dressing · adapted from Hugh Acheson / Food & Wine

Every recipe lists its source and original title in the Provenance section of the recipe page.

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