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This homemade burger sauce recipe melds creamy, tangy, and savory notes to craft the ultimate topping for your favorite patties. Simple to whip up, this blend infuses gourmet vibes into any meal, promising to transform your burgers from ordinary to extraordinary.<\/p>\n
Ready in moments, it’s the secret touch that turns every grill-out into a celebration. Whether for casual cookouts or festive feasts, this versatile condiment will become your go-to for adding a dash of delight to any dish.<\/p>\n
In a small bowl, combine the mayo, ketchup, chopped sweet pickles, pickle juice, mustard, sugar, smoked paprika, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> For the best flavor, let the sauce sit for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and develop fully.<\/p>\n Keep the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For optimal flavor and texture, use it within a week.<\/p>\n Yes, prepare it beforehand, at least one hour before serving, to let the sauce’s flavors fully develop. The best burger sauce is one that’s allowed to meld together.<\/p>\n Complement your burgers with sides like fries, sweet potato wedges, coleslaw, a simple side salad, grilled asparagus, or a caprese salad.<\/p>\n Explore toppings like avocado, aioli, barbecue sauce, chutneys, pesto, or salsa to create your perfect burger.<\/p>\n Now that you know how to make burger sauce, why eat it only with burgers? Its creamy, tangy flavor can transform a variety of dishes. Here are some top picks for using this sauce, whether hosting a BBQ or just spicing up a weekday meal.<\/p>\n Drizzle it over homemade burgers to instantly elevate them into the best burgers around. \u00a0Amp up the flavor of any sandwich, serve it with French fries, onion rings or chicken strips. Its richly creamy texture and little kick from the added mustard make it a great dip, superior to ordinary ketchup or store-bought Thousand Island dressing. You can also mix it with\u00a0 Greek yogurt to create a lighter, tangier salad dressing. This variation is excellent for drizzling over a simple garden salad or tossing with coleslaw for an unexpected twist.<\/p>\n Take your burger from ordinary to extraordinary with this homemade burger sauce recipe. It infuses creamy mayo with tangy pickles and a burst of spices to create a versatile condiment perfect for burgers, dips, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8023,"featured_media":2093504,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[305982,304328,304993,305487,304338,305003,304988,303887,305018,304193,304350,324623,304150,303883,305031],"categories-v2":[311717,308984,308940,310796,308992,308949,308935,308478,308959,309541,309001,309177,309434,308476,308975],"coauthors":[343403],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Barbecued Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/barbecued-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps28800_UG143377D12_18_1b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hot Dog Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/hot-dog-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hot-Dog-Sauce_EXPS_TOHD24_13744_EricKleinberg_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/dr-pepper-bbq-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dr-Pepper-Barbecue-Sauce_EXPS_TOHD24_171216_JoJoBaccam_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ranch Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/ranch-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ranch-Burgers_EXPS_FT24_277102_JR_0906_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pizza Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/pizza-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps23300_LT10590D7C.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cajun Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/cajun-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps1921_CW2034C33D.jpg"},{"post_title":"BBQ Bacon Burger","post_link":"\/recipes\/bbq-bacon-burger\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Barbecue-Bacon-Burger_EXPS_FT24_165348_EC_052224_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mustard Barbecue Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/mustard-barbecue-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mustard-Barbecue-Sauce_EXPS_FT20_18309_F_0422_1_home_copy.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chili Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/chili-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chili-Sauce_EXPS_FT25_1884_EC_0211_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Steak Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/homemade-steak-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Homemade-Steak-Sauce_EXPS_FT21_23082_F_0818_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chili Dog Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/chili-dog-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps13743_CB1217C307.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chili Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/chili-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2067_TH0543C19.jpg"},{"post_title":"Burgers with Spicy Dill Salsa","post_link":"\/recipes\/burgers-with-spicy-dill-salsa\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps193919_SD163617C02_04_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spicy Cajun Salsa Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/spicy-cajun-salsa-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spicy-Cajun-Salsa-Burgers_exps40169_TH2847295C02_22_1bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Beef Pizza Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/beef-pizza-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps25325_QC10597D21.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hamburger Stew","post_link":"\/recipes\/hamburger-stew\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hamburger-Stew_exps5930_W101973175C10_07_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Steak Sauce Sloppy Joes","post_link":"\/recipes\/steak-sauce-sloppy-joes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps38116_CX1440408D49A.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin_file":false,"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"ncv_moat_option":"","long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/EXPS_TOHD24_277007_JuliaHartbeck.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/burger-sauce\/","name":"Burger Sauce","datePublished":"2024-06-13","dateModified":"2024-07-22","prepTime":"PT10M","cookTime":"PT0M","totalTime":"PT10M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EXPS_TOHD24_277007_JuliaHartbeck.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":"","description":"Take your burger from ordinary to extraordinary with this homemade burger sauce recipe. 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Burger Sauce Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Homemade Burger Sauce<\/h2>\n
Can I make a good burger sauce ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Burger Sauce Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n
Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What sides go well with burgers?<\/h3>\n
What can I put on burgers instead of ketchup?<\/h3>\n
How else can I use burger sauce?<\/h3>\n
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