Step up burger night with this delectable homemade Burger Sauce. It takes your burgers to a whole new flavor level, has just seven ingredients, and takes less than three minutes to whip up. It is better than In-n-Out burger sauce and Big Mac Sauce. Think of it as a stepped-up Thousand Island dressing.
My family loves this sauce, and I can prepare it in about the same amount of time it takes to throw a load of laundry in the machine. It is great on chicken tenders, grilled turkey burgers, sandwiches, and wraps, or as a dip or fry sauce for your French fries, beer battered onion rings, or air-fryer potato wedges. Mix some up today, and prepare to be wowed.
My husband thinks I make the best burgers around. My secret is to finely chop (almost mince) some sweet onion and mix it with the raw burger before putting the burgers on the grill. I also don’t use ground beef that is too lean. 80% lean, 20% fat is about as lean as you want to get when it comes to making burgers. Always top your burgers with goodies like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and of course, burger sauce.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Mayonnaise: I like to use Duke’s. I think it has great flavor and texture.
- Ketchup: Believe it or not, I think that organic ketchup tastes a little better.
- Mustard: I use Dijon, but in a pinch, you can use yellow mustard, spicy brown mustard, or honey mustard.
- Pickle relish: either sweet or dill.
Preparation Tips
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of pickle juice or white vinegar for a thinner sauce.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- I do not recommend freezing this sauce. Of course, I do not know why anyone would do it, as it is so easy to make.
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Burger Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1½ tablespoons dill pickle relish or sweet relish
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of pickle juice or white vinegar for a thinner sauce.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- I do not recommend freezing this sauce. Of course, I do not know why anyone would do it, as it is so easy to make.
Nutrition
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Terri Broviak
I have been making this since 1970, I use sweet pickle relish in mine. It is certainly a game changer.
Beth Pierce
So true!
Sonya S
I love how basic the ingredients are—nothing fancy just pantry staples. The combo of mayo, ketchup, pickles and spices is a classic but your proportions sound like the perfect tangy-creamy balance. And that little dash of hot sauce? Genius!
Kim
This recipe is delicious and reminds me of the Big Mac sauce. Thank you for sharing!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Kim! I love it too!
Michelle
My goodness, this sauce looks so divine! I can’t wait to give it a try; now I have to whip up some burgers for the fam this weekend.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Michelle! Enjoy!
Emily
THis burger sauce was absolutely SWOON-WORTHY! It was delicious on our turkey burgers and sweet potato fries.
Jennifer
Yummy! The burger sauce was delicious. I served it with grilled turkey burgers and your air fryer potato wedges. It was a delicious meal that the whole family enjoyed.
Carrie Robinson
We are all about sauces and dips in our house! 🙂 Definitely making this one the next time we grill burgers.
Justine
Delicious! It’s so easy to whip up and really took our burgers to the next level. Absolutely loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Justine! So glad that you liked the sauce!
Elizabeth
This sauce is amazing! I love the flavor that the relish brings to it. Can’t wait to try it with other types of meat and chicken.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Elizabeth! So glad that you enjoyed the burger sauce!
April
This sauce is so good! I love dipping my fries in it.
Natalie
This is the only thing you need on a burger!! Tastes amazing!! And, super easy to make!
Elaine
Looking for Zucchini and yellow squash au gratin can you e-mail it?
Beth Pierce
Consider it done!
maryanne
I have been adding this sauce to every sandwich and burger that I make! The flavor is soooooo addictive!
Irina
Interestingly, I have never thought of this essential for the taste ingredient. Yet, it is so true that this Burger Sauce is a game-changer. I made it, tried it, and highly recommend it!
Brianna
Basically all of my favorite burger condiments all in one! Definitely giving this sauce a try at my next cookout.