What is a citrus sauce?

A citrus sauce is built around fresh citrus juice and zest, reduced or emulsified with butter or oil, used to bring acidity and brightness to fish, poultry, or vegetables. The citrus carries the sauce's identity the way vinegar defines a vinaigrette. The 9 recipes here are cited to their published sources; the ratio bar on each recipe page shows the measured liquids.

How long does citrus sauce keep?

Most oil-acid dressings keep 3–5 days refrigerated in a sealed jar; egg emulsions are shorter (1–2 days). Always follow the source technique and your local food-safety judgment. We print ratios, not shelf-life claims.

What cut or form of ingredients should I buy?

Buy the form named on the recipe (e.g. Dijon vs whole-grain mustard). Jar labels use short pour names; the editorial page lists full pantry names. When in doubt, match the cited source.

Best Citrus Sauces

Independent adaptations of publicly published chef recipes. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any named chef or restaurant. Award and list names are used for factual identification only; the site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any award organization, publication, or television program.

9 citrus sauce recipes in the catalog, each tied to a published source and an award-winning kitchen. Below: the ratio pattern that defines the category, a short FAQ, and a seeded jar you can build without retyping ingredients.

Ratio explainer · Ponzu

Typical liquid stack for this category. Oil and acid volumes from a published recipe in the set. Michelin- and James Beard–linked kitchens contribute the majority of citations in this catalog.

SOY SAUCE 100 mlRICE VINEGAR 100 mlYUZU JUICE 100 ml

Ponzu

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

On the jar: SIMPLE PONZU

Ryan Roadhouse's simple ponzu for sashimi & grilled fish

shake · citrus sauce

Mojo Rojo Emulsified

★ STARRED KITCHEN

On the jar: MOJO ROJO

Artur Martínez's emulsified mojo rojo for pressed tomato

blend · citrus sauce

Ponzu

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

On the jar: ORANGEMAPLE

Vivian Howard's orange-maple ponzu for seafood and salads

shake · citrus sauce

Ponzu

★ STARRED KITCHEN

On the jar: PONZU

García's ponzu for his roast beef presa blanca

shake · citrus sauce

Slow-Roasted Garlic Mojo

★ STARRED KITCHEN

On the jar: SLOW-ROASTED

Bayless's slow-roasted garlic mojo, a warm condiment

stove · citrus sauce

Green Garlic Mojo

★ STARRED KITCHEN

On the jar: GREEN GARLIC

Bayless's green garlic mojo, simmered with lime

simmer · citrus sauce

Ponzu

HATTED KITCHEN

On the jar: OYSTER PONZU

Kojima's oyster ponzu, a light shucking sauce

shake · citrus sauce

Ponzu

CHAMPION CHEF

On the jar: HIBISCUS

Williamson's hibiscus ponzu for a soba noodle salad

shake · citrus sauce

Mojo Sauce

CHAMPION CHEF

On the jar: MOJO

Rosenberg's citrus-herb mojo for a grain bowl

blend · citrus sauce

FAQ

What is a citrus sauce?: A citrus sauce is built around fresh citrus juice and zest, reduced or emulsified with butter or oil, used to bring acidity and brightness to fish, poultry, or vegetables. The citrus carries the sauce's identity the way vinegar defines a vinaigrette. The 9 recipes here are cited to their published sources; the ratio bar on each recipe page shows the measured liquids.
How long does citrus sauce keep?: Most oil-acid dressings keep 3–5 days refrigerated in a sealed jar; egg emulsions are shorter (1–2 days). Always follow the source technique and your local food-safety judgment. We print ratios, not shelf-life claims.
What cut or form of ingredients should I buy?: Buy the form named on the recipe (e.g. Dijon vs whole-grain mustard). Jar labels use short pour names; the editorial page lists full pantry names. When in doubt, match the cited source.

Seeded jar

Seeded jar · 4 sauces

4 kitchens · 2 stars · 5 national awards

Ponzu (Simple Ponzu)NATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: SIMPLE PONZU
Ponzu (Orangemaple)NATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: ORANGEMAPLE
Ponzu★ STARRED KITCHENOn the jar: PONZU
Green Garlic Mojo★ STARRED KITCHENOn the jar: GREEN GARLIC

Build a Citrus Sauce jar

$39.99 + S&H founding · first 500 · $49.99 after launch