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The Ultimate Homemade Burger Sauce

A quick 2-minute gourmet burger sauce that combines mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and white vinegar for the perfect creamy, tangy, and savory spread.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat recommended like Hellmann's or Duke's
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika Optional, for a warm undertone
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional, for depth

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Gather Equipment
  2. Get a small mixing bowl and a spoon or small whisk. No cooking or complex tools are required.
  3. Step 2: Combine the Base
  4. Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish, and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar into the bowl.
  5. Step 3: Mix Until Smooth
  6. Stir the mixture vigorously until the ingredients completely meld into a uniform, smooth, pale pink spread.
  7. Step 4: Chill (Optional but Recommended)
  8. Cover the sauce and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to fully merge and intensify.