Smash Burger Sauce

5 from 2 votes

Creamy, tangy smash burger sauce made with mayo, ketchup, pickles, and spices. Easy to make and tastes just like your favorite burger joint’s secret sauce.

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Prep Time 0

Cook Time 0

Servings cups

Calories 135kcal

Author Lisa Bynum

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 dashes hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, vegetable oil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, water, and hot sauce. Whisk until smooth.
Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sweet pickle relish. Stir until evenly combined.
Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.

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Notes

For the best flavor, refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to give the flavors time to blend.
Yellow mustard gives the sauce a classic burger-joint flavor, but Dijon, spicy brown, or whole grain mustard can be substituted.
For more heat, add extra hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or finely chopped jalapeños.
Dill pickle relish can be substituted for sweet pickle relish for a tangier, less-sweet sauce.
For extra zip, replace a couple tablespoons of the mayonnaise with prepared horseradish or a couple tablespoons of the ketchup with chili sauce.
The sauce may separate slightly as it sits. Stir well before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freezing is not recommended because the mayonnaise may separate after thawing.

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