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Michael Tusk Sauce Recipes
Independent adaptations of Michael Tusk's publicly published recipes. Not created by, affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Michael Tusk.
Italian-Californian chef of Michelin three-star Quince in San Francisco; James Beard Outstanding Chef 2026. Also Cotogna; produce-driven tasting menus with Italian technique.
By the numbers
4
recipes
0%
pour-and-shake ready
2.3:1 fat to acid
field median 2.7:1
7.5
ingredients per recipe, field average 6.8
Red wine vinegar is Michael's acid of choice, showing up in 2 of 4 recipes.
Compared with the whole catalog, Michael reaches more often for garlic (75% vs 35%), anchovy (50% vs 5%), and red wine vinegar (50% vs 10%).
Recipes
Porcini-Puntarelle Pan Sauce FinishOn the jar: PORCINI-PUNTMichael Tusk's porcini-puntarelle pan sauce finish for salad.Salsa VerdeOn the jar: SALSA VERDEMichael Tusk's Cotogna-style Italian salsa verde.Simple Tomato SauceOn the jar: SIMPLE TOMATMichael Tusk's simple Italian tomato sauce.Salsa RossaOn the jar: SALSA ROSSAMichael Tusk's Italian salsa rossa for grilled meats.
Kitchens
- Quince · San Francisco
- Cotogna · San Francisco
Awards
- James Beard Outstanding Chef 2026
- Michelin ★★★
Citations
- Porcini-Puntarelle Pan Sauce Finish · adapted from Michael Tusk / Quince (Michelin Guide)
- Salsa Verde · adapted from Michael Tusk / Cotogna Italian salsa verde
- Simple Tomato Sauce · adapted from Cotogna / Quince Italian tomato
- Salsa Rossa · adapted from Quince / Cotogna Italian red sauce
Every recipe lists its source and original title in the Provenance section of the recipe page.