Homemade Burger Sauce Recipe: Better Than In-N-Out Spread!
This incredibly easy homemade burger sauce rivals the famous In-N-Out spread – and dare we say, it’s even better! It comes together in a mere 5 minutes with just four simple ingredients, making it a quick and delicious addition to any meal. It’s not just for burgers; it’s fantastic on fries, onion rings, sandwiches, and more!
Table of Contents
- Essential Ingredients for Burger Sauce
- The Simple Steps to Burger Sauce Perfection
- Endless Ways to Enjoy Your Burger Sauce
- Tips for Storing Your Homemade Sauce
- Printable Burger Sauce Recipe Card
Let’s dive into the often-overlooked star of burger night: the sauce. This homemade burger sauce is a symphony of flavors and textures. It’s creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and utterly irresistible. It’s the kind of sauce that makes you want to savor every last drop, whether you’re dipping fries or cleaning your plate – yes, we’ve all been there!
If you’re a fan of In-N-Out Burger (and who isn’t?), this recipe will taste delightfully familiar. This recipe is a near-perfect copycat of their iconic spread, but it’s fresher, faster to make, and uses simple pantry staples. Imagine it slathered on a homemade smash burger, served alongside a generous pile of golden, crispy French fries for a takeout-fakeout dinner that’s both satisfying and easy.
Essential Ingredients for Burger Sauce
You only need four ingredients (plus salt and pepper!) to create this amazing sauce.
- Mayonnaise: For the creamiest result, opt for full-fat mayonnaise. However, light mayonnaise will also work if that’s what you have on hand. Adjust to your personal preferences and dietary needs.
- Sweet Pickle Relish: This is the key ingredient for that signature tangy-sweet flavor that makes this sauce so addictive. If you don’t have relish, you can finely chop bread-and-butter pickles or even use dill relish for a less sweet flavor profile.
- Ketchup: Any brand of ketchup will do the trick. For a smoky twist, try using barbecue sauce instead! Experiment with different flavors to find your perfect variation.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: A touch of acidity is crucial to balance the sweetness and prevent the sauce from feeling too heavy. If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or lemon juice can be used as substitutes.
See the recipe card below for full ingredient list and quantities.
The Simple Steps to Burger Sauce Perfection
It couldn’t be easier to make this sauce – simply whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl! You can serve it immediately, but the flavors meld together even better after chilling in the refrigerator for an hour or two. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and enhances the overall taste.
Endless Ways to Enjoy Your Burger Sauce
Of course, this sauce is fantastic on burgers, but its creamy, tangy flavor is too good to limit to just one application! Drizzle, dunk, or spread it on almost anything. Here are some of our favorite ways to use it:
- As a dip for French fries, beer-battered onion rings, air fryer mozzarella sticks, or even parmesan chicken tenders. The possibilities are endless when it comes to dipping!
- In wraps, on sandwiches, or drizzled over cheeseburger bowls. It adds a delightful twist to your usual lunch or dinner.
- Spooned over Hasselback potatoes or crispy roasted potatoes. It turns a simple side dish into something special.
- As a dipping sauce for veggie sticks, like avocado fries, baked zucchini fries, or crispy asparagus fries. This makes healthy snacking more exciting.
Tips for Storing Your Homemade Sauce
Store your burger sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You may notice a slight separation as it sits, which is perfectly normal. Just give it a good stir before serving to bring everything back together.
Bonus tip: Store it in a small squeeze bottle to make drizzling a breeze. Trust us – you’ll discover new ways to use it every day!
Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or putting together a quick weeknight meal, this homemade burger sauce recipe is the kind of simple, flavor-packed upgrade that makes everything better. Our family absolutely loves it on smash burgers and cheeseburger sliders.
Once you make this sauce, you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again. Keep a jar in your fridge at all times! What’s your favorite way to use this sweet and tangy sauce? Let us know in the comments below!
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Burger Sauce Recipe
Kelly Senyei
