Burger Special Sauce
This quick burger special sauce is creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet—made with mayo, ketchup, relish, and pantry seasonings. Perfect on burgers, sandwiches, and as a dip for fries.
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or spatula
- Airtight container or jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise full-fat recommended for best flavor
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet relish drain if very wet
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth.
- Add the sweet relish, pickle juice, white vinegar, and sugar. Whisk again until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until completely smooth and evenly seasoned.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld (longer is even better). Stir before serving.
Notes
Taste and tweak: Add more pickle juice for extra tang, a bit more ketchup/sugar for sweetness, or a pinch of cayenne for heat. Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 7 days; use a clean spoon each time. If you’re out of relish, finely chop pickles and add 1 teaspoon extra pickle juice.