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The Best Homemade Smash Burger Sauce Recipe (5 Minutes)

Homemade Secret Diner Burger Spread

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Full fat preferred for best texture
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup Standard tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Yellow mustard Standard classic yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dill pickles Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Pickle juice Straight from the pickle jar
  • 1 tsp Sugar Granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika Sweet or smoked based on preference
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, finely chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and glossy.
  • Taste and adjust the flavors to your preference: add more pickle juice for extra tang, or a bit more ketchup if you prefer a sweeter spread.
  • Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to achieve authentic smash-joint flavor.
  • Spread generously on both sides of a toasted bun, then add double smashed beef patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, and pickles.