Homemade Burger Sauce for Grilled Burgers
A good burger deserves a good sauce, and this one comes together in a single bowl with no cooking at all. The base is mayonnaise with a little ketchup and Dijon mustard. Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder add savory depth, and then you decide how far to take it with hot sauce and honey.
Make it your own
Both the hot sauce and the honey are optional, which is what makes the recipe so flexible. Add hot sauce a few drops at a time and taste as you go. A spoonful of honey rounds off the tang of the mustard and ketchup. I mix the base first, taste it plain, and only then adjust.
- Season with salt and pepper at the very end, since Worcestershire is already salty.
- A squeeze bottle makes it easy to dress burgers neatly.
- Give it at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.
That last point is not fussiness. The garlic and onion powders need a little time to hydrate and blend into the mayo. Right after mixing, the sauce can taste a bit dusty and sharp; after resting, it tastes rounded and tangy. Beyond burgers, it makes a good dip for fries and a spread for grilled chicken sandwiches.
For more things to set out at a cookout, see my party appetizers and dips.
PrintHomemade Burger Sauce for Grilled Burgers
A creamy burger sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire, with optional hot sauce and honey to taste. Chill it briefly so the flavors blend.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Hot sauce, to taste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed.
- For a spicy kick, incorporate hot sauce into the mixture, adjusting according to your heat preference.
- Add honey for a hint of sweetness, balancing the flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the sauces to a serving bowl or a squeeze bottle for easy application.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
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