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Forget about ketchup and mustard, all you need is this amazing Homemade Burger Sauce that only takes a few minutes to make. It is the perfect way to dress up any burger.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Because it’s the best burger sauce ever! Our favorite hamburger place in the Portland area is Helvetia Tavern. Their yummy burgers are served with their special sauce or as the Helvetia regulars call it – Goop. It is so yummy and today’s recipe is my version of their special sauce!! I always ask for some of the sauce on the side too so I can dip my french fries in it too.
What is Hamburger Sauce?
Hamburger Sauce is a mayonnaise based, creamy sauce that is flavored with ketchup mustard and pickle relish. All the usual hamburger toppings in one! It’s often referred to as “special sauce” or “secret sauce” at hamburger places. It’s also delicious used as a dipping sauce for french fries.
the Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Pickle Relish
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Garlic Powder
- White Vinegar
- Sugar
How to Make Homemade Burger Sauce
- In a bowl add all the ingredients.
- Mix to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve and allow flavors to meld together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will burger sauce last?
Stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator it will last up to two weeks.
What if I don’t like pickles?!
I am not a pickle fan but I love the flavor of this sauce. If you prefer, you can definitely leave the pickle relish out
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Burger Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp pickle relish sweet pickles
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar or more if sweeter sauce desired
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients.
- Stir to mix and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Robin Lineberger says
Can I use apple cider vinegar
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
Yes you can
Jen says
Stumbled on this recipe while we were making smash burgers and needed a burger sauce. It’s amazing. Everyone loved it!
terri says
This is the best!
Ellen says
When does the garlic go in and how much, please?
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
It’s 1/2 tsp garlic powder and all the ingredients are added together
Troy says
Not bad. Easy and taste good. Make sure to add garlic powder.