Description
This homemade burger sauce is a creamy and tangy condiment, perfect for elevating your burgers with a flavorful twist. Combining mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, dill pickle juice, and a blend of spices, it offers a balanced mix of savory, sweet, and slightly smoky flavors. Easy to prepare and perfect for serving chilled, this sauce enhances not only burgers but also sandwiches, fries, and more.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients onto your kitchen counter to ensure you have everything ready for easy mixing.
- Mix Base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle juice. Stir them together until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the sauce.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce carefully and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more of any spice to suit your preference.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use dill pickle juice from the jar of pickles for authentic flavor.
- Perfect not only for burgers but also as a dip for fries or a spread for sandwiches.
