Best Burger Sauce Recipe
This homemade burger sauce combines creamy mayonnaise, jalapeño ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickles and Bear & Burton’s Fireshire with the flavorful heat of Blazing Star BBQ Reaper Rub. It takes only minutes to mix and adds bold flavor to burgers, sandwiches, fries and more.
Recipe Details
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Chilling Time | 30 minutes |
| Total Time | 35 minutes |
| Yield | About 1 cup |
| Servings | Approximately 6 |
| Flavor | Creamy, tangy, savory and spicy |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Melinda’s Jalapeño Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Bear & Burton’s Fireshire
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon Blazing Star BBQ Reaper Rub
Instructions
- Combine the creamy ingredients. Add the mayonnaise, jalapeño ketchup and yellow mustard to a mixing bowl.
- Add the savory flavors. Mix in the Fireshire and finely chopped dill pickles.
- Season the sauce. Add the Blazing Star BBQ Reaper Rub and whisk until everything is evenly combined.
- Chill the sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
- Serve. Stir the sauce before serving it on burgers, sandwiches or as a dipping sauce for fries and onion rings.
Tips for the Best Burger Sauce
- Finely chop the dill pickles so their flavor and texture are distributed throughout the sauce.
- Give the sauce at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. This allows the Reaper Rub and other flavors to blend into the mayonnaise.
- The sauce can be made the day before serving and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Stir the sauce before using it because some of the seasonings may settle while it rests.
- Use it as more than a burger spread. It also works well with fries, onion rings, chicken sandwiches and other handheld foods.
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is this burger sauce?
The Reaper Rub gives the sauce a noticeable building heat, but the mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard help balance it. It delivers flavor first with a spicy finish.
Why should the sauce rest before serving?
Resting the sauce gives the dry seasoning time to hydrate and allows the creamy, tangy, savory and spicy flavors to blend together.
How long can homemade burger sauce be refrigerated?
Store the sauce in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within three to four days. Do not leave it sitting at room temperature for extended periods.
What else can I serve with this sauce?
Use it on grilled or smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps and sliders. It also makes a bold dipping sauce for fries, onion rings and fried appetizers.
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