Quick & Tangy 5-Minute Burger Sauce

Elevate your next meal with this incredibly simple yet flavorful sauce. In just five minutes, you can create a perfectly balanced, tangy, and spicy condiment that’s a dream for slathering on burgers or serving alongside crispy fries and wedges for dipping. It’s the secret weapon your kitchen has been missing, ready in a flash.

A bowl of creamy, orange-hued burger sauce with a small whisk.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1-2 tsp sriracha or your favorite hot sauce, to taste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Whisk all the ingredients together until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and uniform in color.
  3. Taste the sauce and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper as needed. Feel free to adjust the spiciness by adding more sriracha or the tang with a little extra vinegar.
  4. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld. However, it can also be served immediately.

A juicy burger with the tangy sauce dripping down the side, served with a portion of golden french fries.

Serving Suggestion: This sauce is wonderfully versatile. Use it as a classic burger spread, a delicious dip for sweet potato fries, or even as a flavorful dressing for a crisp salad.

Nutrition Information

Estimates per serving (approximately 2 tablespoons).

Nutrient Amount
Calories 115 kcal
Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 1.6g
Carbohydrates 3g
Sugar 2.5g
Protein 0.2g
Sodium 180mg

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