Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles or dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped dill pickles (or relish), yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and optional pinch of cayenne pepper to the bowl.
- Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is completely smooth and well combined.
- Taste the sauce and add salt as needed to balance the flavors.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. This step is crucial for the best taste!
Notes
For an extra zesty kick, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. If you don’t have dill pickles, finely chopped capers can offer a similar briny tang. This sauce can be made up to 3-4 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Beyond burgers, this versatile sauce is fantastic on fries, chicken sandwiches, or as a dip for veggies. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg