Description
This easy, homemade smash burger sauce is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors. Made with pantry staples, it enhances burgers, fries, sandwiches, and more. Customize it to your taste in just 5 minutes—once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
Ingredients
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½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles or pickle relish
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1 teaspoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Black pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of sugar (for sweetness) or dash of hot sauce (for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients:
Finely chop the dill pickles (if not using relish). Measure out all the remaining ingredients. -
Mix the Base:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Stir until smooth and well-blended. -
Add the Flavor:
Stir in pickles or relish, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated. -
Customize to Taste:
Taste the sauce and adjust—add sugar for a touch of sweetness or hot sauce for some heat. -
Chill Before Serving:
Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend beautifully.
Notes
Pickle Substitution: Bread-and-butter pickles work if you prefer a sweeter profile.
Make it Spicier: Add cayenne, chipotle powder, or your favorite hot sauce.
Make Ahead Tip: Sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before using.
Vegan Option: Use plant-based mayo to make this sauce vegan-friendly.
For Extra Smokiness: A drop of liquid smoke adds an irresistible grillhouse flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: smash burger sauce, homemade burger sauce, special burger sauce, DIY burger condiment, easy smash sauce