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Easy Homemade Burger Sauce

A smoky, tangy 2-minute burger sauce with mayo, Dijon, dill pickle brine, smoked paprika, and a touch of maple syrup. The only burger sauce you'll want all summer.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons dill pickle brine
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and dill pickle brine in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup. Whisk to combine.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper. Adjust pickle brine for tanginess, cayenne for heat, or maple syrup to balance.
  • For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve on burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.

Notes

  1. Make ahead: This sauce keeps refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to one week and improves with time.
  2. Swap: Honey works just as well as maple syrup — use whichever you have on hand.
  3. Heat level: As written, this is mild-to-medium. Increase cayenne to ½ teaspoon for more heat.
  4. Pickle brine: Use the brine from a jar of dill pickles. Bread and butter pickle brine will make the sauce sweeter — adjust maple syrup accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg