Email to Cat      

Essentials: Classic Burger Sauce

Source of Recipe

From "The Ultimate Burger" by America's Test Kitchen


Recipe Introduction

"Classic burger sauce, sometimes called 'special sauce,' takes familiar condiments — ketchup, mayonnaise, and relish — and combines them to create a supercharged sauce that elevates a simple patty from good to great."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ ½ cup mayonnaise
â—¦ ¼ cup ketchup
â—¦ 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
â—¦ 2 teaspoons sugar
â—¦ 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
â—¦ 1 teaspoon pepper


Recipe

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. (Sauce can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 4 days; bring to room temperature before serving.)

Makes about 1 cup



• Malt Vinegar-Mustard Burger Sauce:
Omit relish. Substitute whole-grain mustard for ketchup and 1 tablespoon malt vinegar for white vinegar.