Burger Sauce (Ketchup, Mustard, Paprika, Brine)

The Best Burger Sauce is tangy and delicious while using simple ingredients and this one certainly won’t disappoint. Put it on your hamburgers for the full restaurant experience. While this sauce can be found in lots of places around the world, one claimed origin is Provo, Utah’s Arctic Circle restaurant in the 1950s. Supposedly, the sauce was invented when two teenagers, Max Peay and Ron S. Taylor, mixed mayo and ketchup together for fun. The origins of the sauce are disputed, but it has nonetheless become a symbol of Utah’s culinary identity.

¼ cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
1½ tsp. spicy pickle juice or brine
1½ tsp. ketchup
1 tsp. yellow mustard
¼ tsp. ground paprika
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tsp. onion, grated

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Makes 15 servings.

Cook’s Notes:

• It’s the best burger sauce but you can always make burgers better by adding your own spin on this classic recipe.
• This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and use for your party.
  Add Hot Sauce: A dash of hot sauce is always good to add a little zing.

Variations:

• Try it on top of meatloaf or eggs.
• Alternate ingredient: Pickle relish can be used in place of pickle juice if you prefer a chunky sauce. You can also add a Tbsp. of chipotle mayo to give this sauce a bit of spice.
• Bacon: Bacon bits add amazing flavour and texture to the sauce. Top with lettuce and tomato, or your other favourite toppings.