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Special Burger Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Special Burger Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet condiment perfect for elevating your burgers. Made with a blend of mayonnaise, American yellow mustard, chopped sweet gherkins, and a hint of paprika, garlic, and onion powders, this quick and easy sauce adds a burst of flavor to any burger stack.


Ingredients

Special Burger Sauce Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole egg mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp American yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp sweet gherkins, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp gherkin juice (from the pickle jar)
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder


Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: In a small bowl or jug, mix together the whole egg mayonnaise, American yellow mustard, finely chopped sweet gherkins, gherkin juice, white sugar, white wine vinegar, paprika, garlic granules, and onion powder until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Use the sauce: Generously spread the Special Burger Sauce on the base bun and the top lid of your burger. It also works great drizzled over the assembled burger stack for extra flavor. Perfect for cheeseburgers or any burger variety.

Notes

  • Use whole egg mayonnaise for a rich and creamy texture.
  • American yellow mustard adds a mild tangy flavor typical of classic burger sauces.
  • Sweet gherkins provide crunch and a sweet vinegar bite to balance the sauce.
  • Gherkin juice intensifies the pickle flavor in the sauce.
  • Adjust sugar and vinegar levels to taste for desired sweetness and tanginess.
  • The sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days.