The secret is out! That tasty burger sauce from your favourite burger joint is easy to make yourself, in about 5 minutes, with ingredients you probably already have on hand. This sauce adds an irresistible zing to burgers and sandwiches.
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The thing I've always loved about my favourite burger from a fast food joint is that creamy, zesty burger sauce. And now I can easily make it at home.
In just a few minutes.
With ingredients I've always got in my pantry and fridge.
How great is that?
Simple Ingredients to Make This Super 'Secret' Burger Sauce
All you'll need is a few condiments you probably have in your fridge and a few seasonings from your spice cupboard:
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- sweet pickle relish (I use my tasty 'Old Pickle Relish')
- sweet paprika
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- hot sauce
How to Make the Sauce?
Well, that's even easier!
Just plop all the ingredients into a bowl:
Stir 'em up:
And hey-presto, your sauce is done:
How to Serve and Store the Secret Sauce
Pop the sauce into a clean empty jar or a plastic container with a lid. Keep it in the fridge for a month or more.
Slather the creamy zesty burger sauce onto hamburgers, hot dogs, or any type of sandwiches. Stir it together with a can of drained tuna or salmon for a shortcut tuna or salmon salad. You can even thin out the sauce with a slurp of vinegar and a drizzle of oil to make a tasty dip for chips, crackers, or veggies. Thin it out even more with a bit more oil and vinegar or a drizzle of milk or water to make a quick version of Thousand Island salad dressing.
Handy dandy, right?
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Guten Appetit!
'Secret' Burger Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) good quality mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60ml) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together until mixed.
- Store in a sealed jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- Makes about 1⅓ cups (320ml).
Jenny Sherwin
Hello Margaret♥️ love your blog and your recipes❣️ I gave our daughter your recipe for gluten free flour and she claims it to be the very best flour she has ever had❣️
We have moved back from the island, back to edmonton, back to family and friends, we too like camping very much with out little corgi, Lexi.
Went for a lovely sail with Ian and Sabine yesterday and this morning I received your yummy hamburger recipe which I will give it a go! I thought I should send you a note, it would be lovely to see you both one day, or maybe us girls get together for lunch somewhere…..
Our daughter has purchased 8 acres in cochrane area and started a business called superdonkeyacres.com I have worked 3 farmers markets with her and her business partner and they are a lot of fun♥️
Stuart is back working 2 days a week and will do so until end of year and then we leave to winter in January back to Ladysmith.
Think fondly of our cooking days together in Antiqua and cleaning out the fridge to make the most delicious soup ever❣️😘
Margaret
How lovely to hear from you, Jenny! It warms my heart to know you and your family are enjoying some of my recipes. I also have so many wonderful happy memories of cooking together and just having such great times on our sailing trip. Welcome back to the North! So glad you are here, and yes, it would be so nice to get together. Looking forward to that. Sending you both a big hug! ❤️❤️❤️