Burger Sauce Recipe: Flavorful, Homemade Joy!

This awesome burger sauce recipe is like the magic touch for your burgers. It’s similar to Thousand Island dressing, which makes it perfect for hamburgers! Just adding this sauce to your grilled hamburgers makes them taste even better!

Wondering what makes a regular cheeseburger into an amazing one? Yup, you guessed it: this fantastic burger sauce! It combines all the best burger toppings into one delicious, savory, sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor. It’s great on any kind of burger, even veggie ones!

Once you give it a try, you’ll want to put it on everything! Don’t forget to bring some to your next summer cookout.

Burger Sauce Recipe

Burger Sauce Recipe

Want your homemade burgers to taste super fancy? Easy! Just make your own burger sauce. It's way tastier than the store-bought stuff. This recipe is a winner and only uses a few simple ingredients! It's sweet, tangy, creamy, and a bit crunchy – just like the sauce you love on burgers from restaurants and fast-food joints
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 875 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
  • 2 tsp Sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp White vinegar
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Get a small bowl.
  • Put all the ingredients in the bowl.
  • Mix them really well.
  • You can use it right away or keep it in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

  • Mayo: Whole egg mayo, like Hellman or S&W, tastes smoother. But any mayo will do—even Kewpie!
  • Mustard: Don’t use hot English mustard—it’s spicy! Any smooth mustard works fine.
  • Sweet Gherkins: These are just gherkins with a bit more sugar. Regular gherkins are good too.
  • Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is best, but any clear vinegar works. If you’re using regular white vinegar, use a little less—it’s stronger.
  • Storage: Your sauce should last as long as you’re mayo does.
 

Nutrition Facts:

NutritionValue
Calories875 kcal
Protein3g
Carbohydrates28g
Cholesterol45mg
Sodium1337mg
Sugar24g
Iron0.8mg
Saturated fat14g
Vitamin A505IU

How Long Does Homemade Burger Sauce Last?

How Long Does Homemade Burger Sauce Last?

So, you’ve made your own burger sauce – yum! But how long can you keep it around? It’s simple! Mix up mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard, Sriracha, pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Stick it in the fridge in a sealed container, and it’ll stay tasty for up to a week.

How Do You Store Burger Sauce?

Storing your burger sauce is easy! Just pop it in a sealed container in the fridge, and it’ll stay fresh for up to a week.

Can You Freeze Burger Sauce?

Freezing sauces is usually fine, but not for ones with mayo or homemade vinaigrette. They won’t thaw right, so they’ll lose their flavor and texture. But no worries, just make a new batch when you need it!

How Do You Thicken Burger Sauce?

If your sauce is too thin, no sweat! Grab some flour – it’s like magic for thickening sauces. Mix equal parts flour and water to make a slurry, or blend softened butter and flour for a beurre manie. These tricks work great for creamy sauces, like steak sauce.

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