Description
Homemade burger sauce elevates classic American grilling with a creamy, tangy blend of pantry staples. Zesty ingredients come together in minutes, creating a restaurant-quality condiment that makes backyard burgers sing with irresistible flavor you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Liquid and Pickle Components:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) dill relish
Instructions
- Gather a mixing bowl and whisk to prepare for crafting a creamy, tangy burger sauce.
- Pour mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish into the bowl, ensuring each ingredient is measured accurately.
- Add minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of paprika to elevate the sauce’s complexity and depth of flavor.
- Vigorously whisk all components together, blending until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency with no visible ingredient separation.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, stirring gently to incorporate any additional flavors.
- Transfer the freshly prepared sauce to a clean, sealed glass container, ensuring an airtight closure to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerate the burger sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week, giving the container a gentle shake before each use to redistribute ingredients.
Notes
- Check ingredient freshness to ensure the best flavor profile for your burger sauce.
- Adjust mayonnaise and ketchup ratios to customize tanginess and sweetness according to personal preference.
- Use high-quality condiments like craft ketchup or homemade mayo for a more gourmet sauce experience.
- Store in a clean, sterilized glass jar to maximize sauce preservation and prevent bacterial growth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg