Spicy Dill Pickle Burger Sauce (Printable Version)
Tangy, creamy condiment with dill pickles and spicy seasonings for burgers, sandwiches, and fries.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Pickles & Vegetables
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
05 - 1 tablespoon pickle brine
06 - 1 tablespoon finely minced red onion
→ Spices & Heat
07 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Herbs
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
→ Seasoning
13 - Salt, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in the finely chopped dill pickles, pickle brine, and minced red onion until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Add hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all spices are fully incorporated.
04 - Gently fold in the fresh chopped dill and season with salt to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and meld together.
06 - Serve chilled as a burger topping, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce for fries and other appetizers.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary burgers into something that feels like it came from a restaurant kitchen
- The flavors actually get better after a day in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
- Making this sauce the night before is absolutely worth the wait, the flavors meld together beautifully
- Chopping the pickles and onion very finely is the difference between a smooth sauce and a chunky relish
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly than cold ones
- Taste after the 30 minute rest, the brine might provide enough salt on its own