Crank your burgers up a notch with this easy 4-ingredient burger sauce. This simple, homemade condiment brightens burgers, doubles as a dip for fries and tater tots, and comes together in minutes. Make a batch to add a flavorful finish to weeknight dinners and weekend cookouts.
If your household loves burgers, this sauce will quickly become a favorite. It’s versatile, fast to prepare, and relies on pantry basics you probably already have on hand.
We enjoy many types of patties—ground chicken, grilled paleo-style, even sweet potato sliders—but this sauce elevates any burger. It’s inspired by classic fry sauce (mayo plus ketchup), but the addition of pickle juice and mustard gives it a brighter, more complex flavor that makes burgers sing.
Grab these 4 ingredients!
(Full measurements are available in the recipe card below.)
- Mayonnaise – use your preferred mayo. Avocado oil mayo works well if you want a milder flavor.
- Ketchup – no-added-sugar ketchup keeps the sauce from becoming overly sweet; if you use regular ketchup, adjust the ratios to taste.
- Yellow mustard – plain yellow mustard adds tang and balance; stronger mustards like Dijon will change the flavor profile, so taste and adjust if substituting.
- Pickle juice – the secret ingredient. Use juice from a jar of dill pickles (not sweet or bread-and-butter pickles) to add bright acidity and a hint of brine.
How to make burger sauce
This sauce is practically effortless. Measure the ingredients into a bowl, whisk until smooth, and it’s ready. No cooking required.
Burger sauce tips
Adjust the texture and flavor easily to suit your taste:
- To thicken: add more mayo.
- To sweeten: add more ketchup.
- For more tang: add more yellow mustard.
- To thin: add extra pickle juice or a splash of water.
What can you use burger sauce with?
This sauce is more than just a burger topping. Try it as:
- a spread on burger buns;
- a creamy salad dressing;
- a dip for fries, tater tots, or veggies;
- a flavorful finishing sauce for grilled chicken or sandwiches.
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4-Ingredient Easy Burger Sauce
Equipment
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Measuring spoons
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A medium sized bowl
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A small whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup (without added sugar)
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp dill pickle juice
Instructions
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Measure the ingredients with measuring spoons and add them to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until well combined and free of clumps.
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Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.