Burger Sauce

This Burger Sauce turns any ordinary burger into a flavorful masterpiece!

As a family of five, I grill up my fair share of burgers. One of my daughters could eat burgers every day of the week. Like any doting father, I tend to fall for her dimpled smile whenever she asks me to make yet another batch of burgers. I’m only too happy to oblige. Because you know what? I love burgers just as much as she does! And one way I like to add a little flavor variety is with a generous squirt of homemade burger sauce.

Ketchup and mustard are fine, but this creamy, tangy burger sauce is my “secret” culinary weapon—well, that and locally raised grass-fed beef. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a sauce that would run In-N-Out Burger out of business. Seriously though, it’s ridiculously easy to make​​, and it does taste similar to the iconic sauces these burger joints serve. Best of all, it takes just minutes to mix and serve.

Is Burger Sauce Healthy?

I certainly wouldn’t call this burger sauce healthy, considering all the mayo and ketchup it calls for. However, compared to the store-bought varieties that are usually packed with tons of sugar and preservatives, I’d say you’re better off with this homemade recipe. Just don’t drink the stuff (it’s tempting!).

Feel free to spring for light mayo and reduce or omit the sugar altogether, though. After all, most ketchup has plenty of sugar in it anyway.

What’s The Deal With Pickle Relish?

Probably the most unique ingredient in burger sauce is the sweet pickle relish. I’d argue it’s the key component because it balances the tang of the vinegar and ketchup while also adding a bit of sweetness and crunch. Now, I get that you might not love pickle relish on its own—I’m actually not a fan, either. But when mixed with everything else in this recipe, I love it. Sure, you could reduce the relish amount—but don’t skip it entirely if you want that irresistible burger joint flavor.

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup ketchup

1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix

Combine all ingredients and season to taste.

Serve

Use immediately or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.

Devour!

Serving Suggestions

I suppose this goes without saying, but this burger sauce pairs perfectly with, you guessed it, burgers. And if you just found this recipe toward the end of the grilling season, that’s OK! Even when winter hits, and I don’t want to brave the below-zero weather, I make these Air Fryer Hamburgers, or some Baked Hamburgers! Or maybe red meat isn’t your thing—this sauce tastes delicious on Turkey Burgers too.

And for something completely different, pair this sauce with these mouthwatering Cheeseburger Egg Rolls. Also, don’t shy away from using burger sauce with things like Chicken Fingers, hot dogs, and even Onion Rings!

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