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    Homemade Burger Sauce

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · Leave a Comment[affiliate_disclosure]

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    Burger sauce is a delicious combination of pantry staples that will kick your cook out up a notch this Summer.
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
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    How to Make Burger Sauce - Our easy homemade burger sauce recipe is sure to be a new family favorite! With just a few common pantry staples, you can have a restaurant-inspired sauce to slather on any burger.

    Close up of a spoon dripping burger sauce into a jar.
    Take your hamburgers or even French fries to the next level with this special sauce!
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • 📖 Variations
    • ⏲️ Storage
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Homemade Burger Sauce
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    Have you ever had burger sauce? If you're not sure, you're probably not alone, but I know that once you taste it, you'll never go back to plain ketchup and mustard on your burgers.

    It's so simple to make, and even my kids will eat it. Make sure you make extra for dipping your fries. Trust me on that. 😉

    Our homemade burger sauce will kick your next cookout up a notch! Let's make a batch.

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    🧂 Ingredients

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the homemade burger sauce recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.

    You might be wondering what burger sauce is made of - and it's really pretty simple! Here's what you'll need:

    • mayonnaise
    • ketchup
    • sweet pickle relish
    • garlic powder
    • granulated sugar
    • white vinegar
    • salt and pepper

    🔪Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
    2. Serve immediately.

    This recipe can be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    How to make burger sauce - in a bowl with a whisk.

    📖 Variations

    • No white vinegar on hand? Use Worceshire sauce instead.
    • If you are not a fan of sweet pickle relish, substitute yellow mustard as an alternative, or for a tangier flavor, use Dijon mustard.
    • Give your sauce a kick by adding a dash or two of hot sauce.
    Burger sauce on a bun.

    ⏲️ Storage

    This recipe can be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container or a mason jar with a lid in the refrigerator for 1 week.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    This homemade burger sauce is great on a variety of burgers, but it's also yummy for dipping fries or onion rings, too. Here are some of our favorite burger recipes:

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    • Butter Burger with cheese and carmelized onions on a toasted roll with fries.
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    Close up of a spoon dripping burger sauce into a jar.

    Homemade Burger Sauce

    Burger sauce is a delicious combination of pantry staples that will kick your cook out up a notch this Summer.
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Burger Sauce Recipe, Homemade Burger Sauce, How to Make Burger Sauce
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
    • salt and black pepper
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
      ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons white vinegar
    • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
      salt and black pepper
    • Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week or serve immediately.

    Equipment

    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk

    Notes

    This recipe can be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator 1 week.

    Burger Sauce Recipe Variations

    • No white vinegar on hand? Use Worceshire sauce instead.
    • If you are not a fan of sweet pickle relish, substitute yellow mustard as an alternative or for a tangier flavor, use Dijon mustard.
    • Give your sauce a kick by adding a dash or two of hot sauce.
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
    Tried this recipe? Pin It for Later!Mention @jugglingactmama or tag #jugglingactmama!
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