Secret Sauce Recipe (Special Burger Sauce)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
75 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Secret Sauce Recipe (Special Burger Sauce)
Description
The Secret Sauce Recipe consists of a blend of mayonnaise and ketchup as its base, complemented by Dijon mustard and sweet pickle relish for tang and texture. Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice deepen the flavor with savory and acidic notes, while crushed garlic and paprika add subtle spiciness and aroma. Whisking the ingredients together until smooth ensures an even distribution of flavors. Preparing the sauce ahead and chilling it allows the components to integrate fully, resulting in a well-rounded taste.
This sauce is suitable as a spread for burgers or sandwiches, enhancing the overall flavor profile without overpowering other ingredients. It can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Using fresh garlic intensifies the garlic flavor but may shorten storage time compared to using garlic powder. The sauce should not be frozen as mayonnaise may separate.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard or yellow
- 2 Tbsp. pickle relish sweet
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
- Whisk ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Either serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare the sauce at least two hours ahead to allow flavors to blend thoroughly.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator; fresh garlic limits shelf life to about two weeks, while garlic powder may extend it up to a month.
- Freezing the sauce is not recommended due to potential separation of mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.