Unlock the secret to the ultimate homemade burger sauce with this recipe! This flavorful sauce is the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory ingredients, guaranteed to take your burger game to the next level. It’s so good, you may find yourself using it on everything!
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Key Ingredients
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Pickle Relish
- White Vinegar
- Sugar or Sweetener
- Paprika (I use regular paprika, not smoked)
- Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper
How Does it Taste?
It’s rich, sweet, and tangy. It has elements of Thousand Island dressing with a twist. Vinegar and pickle relish help add acidity which balances out the savory and sweet flavors perfectly. You can easily customize this to suit your taste, whether you like a sweeter flavor sauce, or more ketchup flavor, it’s easy to adjust to what you’re looking for.
How to Substitute Mayo
If you aren’t a fan of mayo, you can use equal parts of sour cream on plain Greek yogurt.
How to Store It/How Long it Will Last
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container, such as a jar or a small plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Make sure the container is clean and dry before adding the sauce. It’s best when used within 1 week of refrigerating.
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Burger Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2-3 tablespoons ketchup I used 2 tablespoons.
- 1-2 tablespoons pickle relish I used 2 tablespoons.
- 1-2 teaspoons sweetener or sugar I used 2 teaspoons.
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika I used regular paprika, not smoked.
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients and stir. Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to suit your taste.