The Ultimate Burger Sauce: A Flavorful Game-Changer
No burger is truly complete without the perfect sauce. Whether you’re grilling up a backyard feast or crafting gourmet burgers in your kitchen, this homemade burger sauce is the key to elevating your meal. Creamy, tangy, and packed with just the right amount of zip, it’s the perfect complement to any patty, bun, and topping combination.
I have spent literal years perfecting this sauce, and it wasn’t until a kid’s chopped competition where my daughter made her version, that I figured out what I was missing. Now I want to eat it on everything from Crinkle Cut Fries to Instant Pot Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers! I even dip my Cheeseburger Pizza in this sauce!
Why You’ll Love This Burger Sauce
Sauces, dips, and more make everything better, for example, a homemade ranch is going to take a garden salad to a whole new level. And a homemade burger sauce does the same for a cheeseburger. You won’t believe how big of a different a few spoonfuls of this sauce on your burgers makes!
- Simple Ingredients: You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen. And all of the ingredients are really easy to find.
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just a few minutes—no fancy techniques required. Just mix it all together in a bowl.
- Versatile: Use it on burgers, sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip for fries.
Ingredients for the Perfect Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tsps pickle juice (can use less, use it to get the consistency you want)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
How to Make Burger Sauce
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, ketchup, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until well blended.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add the pickle juice until desired consistency and tanginess is reached.
- Chill: Let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and for it to set back up if it got warm.
Serving Suggestions
- Classic Cheeseburgers: Slather it on a juicy cheeseburger for a creamy, tangy kick.
- Sandwiches and Wraps: Add it to chicken or veggie sandwiches for an extra layer of flavor.
- Dip for Sides: Pair it with fries, onion rings, or even chicken tenders for a mouthwatering dipping sauce.
Why Make Your Own Burger Sauce?
Unlike store-bought sauces, this homemade version is fresh, customizable, and free of unnecessary additives. Plus, the combination of creamy mayonnaise, tangy pickles, and zesty ketchup creates a flavor profile that’s hard to beat.
Even more Homemade:
Tips for Success
- Finely Chop the Pickles: Smaller pieces mix more evenly into the sauce for consistent flavor. But use pickles that you chop as opposed to relish.
- Customize It: Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness or a splash of hot sauce for some heat.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Elevate Every Bite
This burger sauce is the secret weapon your burgers have been waiting for. With its creamy texture and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a staple at your table. Make it once, and you’ll never want a burger without it again!
Try it out and let the compliments roll in. Your burgers will thank you!
Perfect Burger Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, ketchup, garlic powder, and black pepper until well blended.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. For more tang, add a splash of pickle juice.
- Chill: Let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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