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Burger Special Sauce Recipe
Delilah Cooks

Burger Special Sauce Recipe

Burger special sauce is creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and full of flavor. This burger special sauce recipe uses simple ingredients from your kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional

Method
 

Cooking Instructions for Burger Special Sauce
    Add the Mayonnaise
    1. Place the mayonnaise inside a clean mixing bowl. Make sure the bowl is large enough for stirring all ingredients without making a mess.
    Add the Ketchup
    1. Add ketchup to the mayonnaise. Ketchup adds gentle sweetness, bright color, and a delicious tomato flavor to the creamy sauce.
    Add the Mustard
    1. Add yellow mustard to the bowl. Mustard brings a mild sharpness that balances the rich mayonnaise and sweet ketchup.
    Add the Pickle Relish
    1. Add sweet pickle relish to the mixture. The relish adds tangy flavor and small pieces of pickles throughout the sauce.
    Add Pickle Juice
    1. Pour in the pickle juice. It adds extra tanginess and helps loosen the sauce to create a smooth consistency.
    Add the Seasonings
    1. Add garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and onion powder. These seasonings create deeper flavor without overpowering the creamy sauce.
    Add Honey
    1. Add honey if you prefer a slightly sweeter sauce. This step is optional, so adjust the amount according to your personal taste.
    Mix Everything Together
    1. Use a whisk or spoon to mix everything thoroughly. Continue mixing until the sauce looks smooth and evenly combined.
    Taste the Sauce
    1. Taste a small amount of the sauce. Add more mustard, relish, pickle juice, or seasoning according to your preferred flavor.
    Chill Before Serving
    1. Cover the bowl or transfer the sauce into an airtight container. Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    Serve With Your Favorite Meal
    1. Spread the sauce over burger buns or serve it beside fries. Use a clean spoon whenever serving the sauce.

    Notes

    • Use full-fat mayonnaise for a richer sauce texture.
    • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
    • Chill the sauce before serving.
    • Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
    • Add more pickle juice for extra tanginess.
    • Use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
    • Add hot sauce for a spicy burger sauce.
    • Do not add too much pickle juice at once.
    • Mix the sauce thoroughly for even flavor.
    • Let the sauce rest before serving.
    • Store the sauce in a clean airtight container.
    • Always use a clean spoon when serving.
    • Taste the sauce before adding extra salt.
    • Make a small batch first when trying new flavors.