How to Make Burger Sauce - Our easy homemade burger sauce recipe is sure to be a new family favorite! With just a few common pantry staples, you can have a restaurant-inspired sauce to slather on any burger.

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Have you ever had burger sauce? If you're not sure, you're probably not alone, but I know that once you taste it, you'll never go back to plain ketchup and mustard on your burgers.
It's so simple to make, and even my kids will eat it. Make sure you make extra for dipping your fries. Trust me on that. 😉
Our homemade burger sauce will kick your next cook out up a notch! Let's make a batch.
🧂 Ingredients
You might be wondering what burger sauce is made of - and it's really pretty simple! Here's what you'll need:
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- sweet pickle relish
- granulated garlic
- granulated sugar
- white vinegar
- salt and pepper
Equipment
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- Measuring Spoons
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
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🔪Instructions
This is meant to be a brief overview of the homemade burger sauce recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
This recipe can be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

📖 Variations
- No white vinegar on hand? Use Worceshire sauce instead.
- If you are not a fan of sweet pickle relish, substitute yellow mustard as an alternative or for a tangier flavor, use Dijon mustard.
- Give your sauce a kick by adding a dash or two of hot sauce.
⏲️ Storage
This recipe can be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container or a mason jar with a lid in the refrigerator 1 week.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
This homemade burger sauce is great on a variety of burgers, but it's also yummy for dipping fries or onion rings, too. Here are some of our favorite burger recipes:
- Unbelievable Butter Burger
- Coffee Rubbed Burgers
- Bacon Double Cheeseburgers
- BBQ Bacon-Jack Stuffed Burgers
- Spicy Cowboy Burger with Bacon
😋 Similar Recipes
- Mix a little of our Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix into your burgers before cooking for a delicious zing!
- Slather your buns with Cowboy Butter or even stuff them with this incredible compound butter.
- Add some Mexican flavor by topping your burgers with Pico de Gallo or Homemade Guacamole.
- If you like a little heat with your burger, try this Spicy Ketchup Recipe.
- Cherry BBQ Sauce has an incredible flavor that goes great with beef, without being too sweet.

📋 Burger Sauce
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Burger Sauce
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Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week or serve immediately.
Notes
Burger Sauce Recipe Variations
- No white vinegar on hand? Use Worceshire sauce instead.
- If you are not a fan of sweet pickle relish, substitute yellow mustard as an alternative or for a tangier flavor, use Dijon mustard.
- Give your sauce a kick by adding a dash or two of hot sauce.
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