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burger sauce

3 Amazing Burger Sauce Secrets in 35 Minutes


  • Author: Lina Kohn
  • Total Time: 35 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: About 1.5 cups
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make the ultimate creamy, tangy smash burger sauce. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to give your burgers that popular restaurant-style flavor. It works great on sandwiches or as a dip for your fries.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Pinch of Salt


Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, and salt.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  4. Taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed, adding a touch more vinegar for tang or sugar for sweetness.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the burger sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  6. Use generously on your smash burgers, sandwiches, or serve alongside crispy fries.

Notes

  • You can make this sauce up to three days ahead of time; the flavor improves overnight.
  • For a copycat flavor closer to a specific fast-food style, slightly increase the vinegar or add a pinch of garlic powder.
  • If you prefer it thinner, add one teaspoon of water or pickle juice while mixing.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg