Bubba's Cocktail Sauce

Put down the bottled stuff. This takes five minutes and blows it away.

Chili sauce, a generous squeeze of lemon, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire, and a hit of hot sauce all get stirred together and chilled. That’s it. No cooking, no blender, no fuss.

The horseradish brings the sinus-clearing heat while the lemon juice keeps everything bright and zippy. Serve it alongside boiled shrimp, fried oysters, crab legs, or honestly just a sleeve of saltines when nobody’s looking.

Chef Tips

• Make it a day ahead if you can. The flavors meld and the sauce gets even punchier after a night in the fridge.
• Adjust the horseradish to your heat tolerance. Three tablespoons packs real fire, so start with two if you’re cautious.
• Fresh lemon juice makes a noticeable difference here. Bottled juice tastes flat in a sauce this simple.