Description
A creamy, tangy sauce that enhances burgers with a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably whole-egg or high-quality European-style)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles or cornichons
- 1 small shallot, very finely minced
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Fold in flavorings: Add dill pickles, minced shallot, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Adjust and finish: Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. For a thinner consistency, add cold water or more vinegar as needed.
- Rest for harmony: Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature mayonnaise and finely diced ingredients for smooth texture. The sauce can also be made vegan by substituting with vegan mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg