Classic Burger Sauce
This Classic Burger Sauce could not be any easier to make. In my opinion a burger sauce is a must to take any burger from good to mouth-watering! Slather it on a juicy burger patty, top it off with your favorite veggies and cheese, and prepare to be amazed.
Try it on your fries, your chicken sandwich, or even your bratwurst – don’t worry, we won’t judge you if you do. This sauce is so good, you’ll want to put it on everything. So go ahead and spread, dip, and drizzle to your heart’s content – life is too short for bland burgers.
Choosing your Ingredients
- Mayonnaise – This creamy base helps to give the sauce it smooth texture.
- Ketchup – Tomato ketchup provides a sweet, tangy flavor.
- Mustard – Yellow or dijon must can be used. Yellow mustard will add a little vinegar kick while Djon add more complex flavors.
- Pickle Juice – My favorite is dill. You can also add diced pickle if you want to add a little more texture. Pickle relish can work great too.
- Paprika – Paprika can add a little smokiness to the sauce.
- Garlic Powder – Garlic powder adds a bit of savory flavor.
- Onion Powder – Onion powder gives the sauce a subtle onion flavor.
- Chipotle Powder – This can be optional but I like the extra smokey flavor it adds along with the spicy kick.
All of these ingredients can be adjusted to taste, and additional spices or flavorings can be added. For example, BBQ sauce, Horseradish, Siracha or Hot Sauce might be your jam. Experiment a little and you can have your own signature burger sauce to wow you guests at the next backyard barbecue!
How to Make a Classic Burger Sauce
The keys to making a great burger sauce are to balance the flavors, adjust the consistency, and allow the sauce to rest and meld before using it. Starting with our basic recipe will provide a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy.
Once you have have added the flavors to your liking and adjusted the desired consistency let it rest in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Classic Burger Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 tbsp Pickle Juice
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Chipotle Powder
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, paprika, garlic powder, and chipotle powder.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients together.
- Cover tightly and allow to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors to meld to together.
- When ready to serve, give the sauce a quick stir to make sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Use the sauce as a condiment to your favorite burgers, sandwiches or fries.,
