This recipe is the best burger sauce on any burger, only requires 5 basic ingredients and is going to help take your burger game to the next level. Homemade burger sauce is not only packed with flavor, but is also made in just 5 minutes in one bowl, which means you are not only saving on time, but also creating less dirty dishes as well. The ingredients in this sauce can be found in almost any kitchen and are very affordable so it helps you save on money too.
This hamburger sauce is excellent to make for a weeknight dinner burger night at home. It is also great to serve at summer barbecues when burgers are on the menu. This is a great condiment to serve at July 4th, Memorial Day or Labor Day weekend barbecues. This is also a great sauce to serve as a dipping sauce for french fries or tater tots on football Sunday. It goes perfect with any game day spread and is the best way to add extra flavor to any dish.
This was inspired by my dijionaise sauce on this site, and pairs well with this cheeseburger sliders recipe or this grilled cheese burger recipe.
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Ingredients
The base of this creamy sauce is mayonnaise and ketchup. The mayonnaise adds the creamy element while the ketchup adds an acidic element. White vinegar and pickle juice add savory, tangy flavor. The sauce is then seasoned with garlic powder and onion powder.
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- white vinegar
- pickle juice
- garlic powder
- onion powder
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice and white vinegar.
- Step 2: Add in garlic powder and onion powder.
- Step 3: Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Serve immediately or save for later.
Hint: for extra flavor and texture, dice up dill pickles to add to the sauce in addition to the pickle brine that is already in the sauce.
Substitutions
- Pickle Juice - instead of pickle juice, add pickle relish for a similar flavor and added texture
- Mayonnaise - replace with sour cream if necessary or greek yogurt. Vegan mayonnaise can also be used to swap if you follow vegan dietary needs
- White Vinegar - can be replaced with apple cider vinegar
Variations
- Dijonnaise - a combination of mayonnaise and dijon mustard to create a creamy dijonnaise sauce
- Big Mac - a tangy sauce that is perfect to pair with burgers and resembles the famous big mac sauce
- Fried Pickle Sauce - a mayo based sauce with added spices and tangy flavor, another great dipping sauce
See this Big Mac Sauce version of this recipe on my website!
Equipment to Make a Classic Burger Sauce
To make this special sauce, you will need a small bowl and measuring cups and spoons. A mason jar can also be used to mix the sauce to save on dishes. If a mason jar is used, the sauce can be stored right in the jar in the fridge.
Storage
Leftover burger sauce should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. A mason jar is a great option for storing this sauce.
These ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
To save on dishes and time, add all of the ingredients to a mason jar, seal the jar and shake the contents until combined. That makes this easy burger sauce recipe even easier to make. This special burger sauce can also be stored right in the mason jar in the fridge.
FAQ
Yes, you can typically find a sauce like this at any favorite burger joint. It has similar flavor to a Big Mac sauce but it is a little more mild and does not take over the flavor of the burger quite as much. It is a very versatile sauce that will pair well with any burger recipe.
This sauce is an excellent dipping sauce for onion rings, chicken tenders or any of your favorite fried foods. This quick sauce is also perfect to pair with the perfect burger, turkey burgers or veggie burger. It is also a great burger sauce topping for burger bowls.
You can make this sauce spicy by adding hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Either of these will give you the best results if you want to add a little extra kicks of spice.
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📖 Recipe
Ultimate Easy Classic Burger Sauce Recipe using Mayo
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice and white vinegar.
- Add in garlic powder and onion powder.
- Mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or save for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- perfect to use as a sauce on burgers.
- ingredients in this recipe do not stand up well to freezing.
Nutrition
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Elliot says
This sauce is great!
Alicia Moyer says
Thank you so much!