Spicy Dill Pickle Burger Sauce (Printable)
Tangy, creamy sauce packed with dill pickle flavor and spicy heat. Ideal for burgers, sandwiches, or dipping.
# 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 & Seasoning
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
13 - Salt to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
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 spices are well blended.
04 - Gently fold in the fresh chopped dill. Season with salt according to taste preference, then mix again.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Serve chilled as a burger sauce, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The pickle flavor hits front and center without overwhelming your burger
- You can adjust the heat from gentle warmth to full fire depending on your mood
- This sauce makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
- This sauce needs at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator for the flavors to become friends
- The fresh dill matters more than you might think, dried dill just does not have the same bright punch
03 -
- Chop your pickles into tiny pieces so you get flavor in every bite without big chunks
- Let the sauce come to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if it has been in the fridge for days