Burger Sauce Recipe
This easy-to-make, creamy and tangy burger sauce recipe is the homemade condiment your next backyard barbecue has been missing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise use Hellmann’s or whole-milk Greek yogurt mayo for extra creaminess
- 2 tablespoons ketchup Heinz or homemade ketchup works beautifully
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish for sweet crunch
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickle optional, boosts texture
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce adds savory depth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for mild tang
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spiciness
- Pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A squeeze fresh lemon juice brightens flavors
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, scoop in the mayonnaise and ketchup. Stir gently until the mixture looks smooth and unified—no streaks.
- Add the dill pickle relish, chopped pickle, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Mix with a small whisk or fork until you see tiny flecks of green and brown.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir, taste, and see if you’re craving a bit more heat or tang—feel free to tweak.
- Squeeze in a little lemon juice, starting with half a teaspoon; taste again—lemon adds that bright pop you didn’t know you needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (I sometimes let it rest an hour or overnight) so the flavors meld and deepen.
- Dollop on juicy burgers, spread on buns, or present in a ramekin alongside crispy fries or sweet potato sticks.
- Transfer any extra into a sealed glass jar; it stays creamy and fresh.
Notes
Texture tweak: If you prefer a chunkier condiment, add extra chopped pickle or a teaspoon of minced red onion.
Flavor fusion: Letting the sauce rest overnight boosts its savory and tangy notes; a little patience goes a long way.
Health swap: To lighten calories, replace half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt—just know it’ll be tangier.
Tool tip: A small balloon whisk yields a fluffier, more homogenous sauce than a spoon.
Pro tip: Taste at each stage; seasoning needs can vary if you use low-sodium mayo or sugar-free ketchup.
Flavor fusion: Letting the sauce rest overnight boosts its savory and tangy notes; a little patience goes a long way.
Health swap: To lighten calories, replace half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt—just know it’ll be tangier.
Tool tip: A small balloon whisk yields a fluffier, more homogenous sauce than a spoon.
Pro tip: Taste at each stage; seasoning needs can vary if you use low-sodium mayo or sugar-free ketchup.
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