Homemade Burger Sauce Recipe
This perfectly creamy, sweet and tangy Homemade Burger Sauce Recipe is great served with burgers, fries or on its own as a dip!

How to Make Burger Sauce
This homemade burger sauce recipe is not only incredibly tasty but literally takes minutes to make! It is the perfect addition to a variety of dish like burgers, fries or sandwiches. The balance of flavors and texture in this sauce recipe in what makes it to versatile. To make this recipe, you will need the key ingredients shared below.
Key Ingredients
- Mayonnaise – use mayonnaise to create a creamy, smooth base that enhances the overall flavor and texture.
- Ketchup – adds a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, which complements the savory taste of a burger.
- Sweet Relish – adds a balance of sweetness and tanginess, as well as a textural element. It acidity helps cuts through the richness of the mayonnaise.
- Yellow Mustard – yellow mustard adds a subtle sharpness and can help contribute to a more complex flavor profile for the burger sauce.
- Salt – salt acts as a flavor enhancer to the sauce by enhancing the overall flavor and balance the other ingredients in the recipe.
- Black Pepper – to enhance the overall flavor profile of the burger sauce by providing a subtle warmth and complexity to the recipe.
Preparation
- Mix – in a small mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients. Whisk well to combine. Use immediately. For longer storage, transfer into an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Sauce will last up to 1-2 weeks stored in the fridge.

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Homemade Burger Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 3 tablespoons ketchup, can add up to 4 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients. Whisk well to combine. Use immediately. For longer storage, transfer into an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Sauce will last up to 1-2 weeks stored in the fridge.
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