Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1 – Start With the Creamy Base
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and sweet pickle relish in a bowl until combined.

Step 2 – Add the Tangy Ingredients
- Stir in apple cider vinegar and sugar to create the right balance of tangy and slightly sweet flavor.

Step 3 – Season the Sauce
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then mix everything well.

Step 4 – Stir Until Smooth
- Whisk the mixture until creamy and evenly combined, making sure no ingredients are left around the sides.

Step 5 – Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce and adjust with a little more vinegar for tang or sugar for sweetness, if needed.

Step 6 – Chill Before Serving
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes so the flavors can blend and the sauce becomes even more delicious.

Video
Notes
Personal Recipe Note: I usually make this sauce a little ahead of dinner and let it chill while I cook the burgers. That short rest really helps the flavors settle together, and honestly, it tastes even better once it’s cold.
