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Classic Burger Sauce Recipe
Delilah Cooks

Classic Burger Sauce Recipe

Classic Burger Sauce is the secret ingredient that makes homemade burgers taste like they came from a restaurant. This Classic Burger Sauce recipe is creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and full of rich flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
    Add the Base Ingredients
    1. Place the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and pickle relish into a medium bowl. These ingredients create the creamy, tangy base that gives the sauce its classic burger flavor.
    Add the Seasonings
    1. Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and lemon juice. These simple seasonings make the sauce rich, balanced, and delicious.
    Whisk Everything Together
    1. Use a small whisk or spoon to mix everything until smooth. Make sure all ingredients blend completely. The sauce should have a creamy texture without any lumps.
    Taste the Sauce
    1. Taste the sauce using a clean spoon. Add more mustard for extra tanginess or a little ketchup if you prefer a sweeter flavor. Mix again until fully combined.
    Chill Before Serving
    1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least thirty minutes. Chilling allows all the flavors to blend together and creates the best taste for burgers.
    Serve and Enjoy
    1. Spread the sauce generously on burger buns or use it as a dip for fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, sandwiches, wraps, or grilled vegetables.

    Notes

    • Use full-fat mayonnaise for the creamiest texture.
    • Chill the sauce before serving.
    • Fresh lemon juice adds brighter flavor.
    • Mix well until completely smooth.
    • Adjust sweetness to your taste.
    • Store in a sealed container.
    • Use fresh spices for better flavor.
    • Do not skip the pickle relish.
    • Taste before serving.
    • Make the sauce one day ahead for deeper flavor.