Make your burger better with my Best Damn Burger Sauce. Using simple ingredients, this creamy sauce delivers rich, tangy flavors that take any burger to the next level. It’s also great on fries and sandwiches.
Burger Night Just Got A Major Upgrade
Ordinary burgers are great and all, but slather on some homemade burger sauce, and it becomes soooo much better.
This special sauce has all the fixings of a legendary burger: creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. You’re seriously going to want to put it on everything. My first suggestion? My Best Damn Smash Burgers, which this sauce was, quite literally, made for.
Ingredients
- Pickle juice: I recommend Claussen brand pickle juice for the best flavor.
- Ketchup: This adds a little sweetness and depth to the sauce.
- Mustard: I used yellow mustard, but you can swap it with Dijon mustard for a more pungent flavor.
- Mayonnaise: Duke’s is my go-to for mayonnaise, but feel free to use your favorite brand.
- Hot sauce (optional): Preferably Cholula if you have it! This will stir up a little heat in the sauce.
Made in 3 Easy Steps
1. In a small bowl, add the pickle juice, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and Cholula (if using).
2. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
3. Refrigerate until ready to use. That’s it!
Pro Tip
This sauce gets even better after chilling for 30 minutes. The flavors will have time to fully develop and meld together. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead option if you’re prepping in advance!
Beyond the Burger: Other Ways to Use This Sauce
This awesome dipping sauce isn’t just for burgers! Try spreading it on sandwiches like my Air Fryer Buttermilk Spicy Chicken Sandwich or use it as a dip for my Air Fryer Homestyle French Fries, Chicken Tenders, Beer Battered Onion Rings, or Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges.
Storage
You can keep this burger sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If you want to use it as a dip, try storing it in smaller containers or jars for easy portioning.
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Best Damn Burger Sauce
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: ~4 oz
Description
Creamy, tangy, sweet, and addictive – this burger sauce is the ultimate upgrade for burgers, sandwiches, fries, and more. You’ll want to put it on everything!
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon pickle juice (preferably Claussen)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Duke’s)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Cholula)
Instructions
- Add the pickle juice, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and Cholula (if using) to a small bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
baltisraul says
Boy, did everyone enjoy this sauce. As far as pickle juice goes, I believe any juice that you find at the store that is in the refrigerated case would be ok. To me, those are so much better than pickles (juice) that are on the shelves.