Spicy Dill Pickle Burger Sauce (Printable)

Tangy, creamy sauce packed with dill pickle flavor and spice. Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or dipping fries.

# 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 (such as sriracha or your favorite)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Herbs

12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

→ Seasoning

13 - Salt, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
02 - Stir in the finely chopped dill pickles, pickle brine, and minced red onion.
03 - Add hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
04 - Fold in the fresh dill and season with salt to taste.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Serve chilled on burgers, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The balance of cool mayo and sour cream with bright pickle flavor transforms ordinary burgers into something extraordinary
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
02 -
  • The sauce really does need that 30 minutes in the fridge to reach its full potential
  • Using a jar of pickles you already love will make or break the final result
03 -
  • Finely chop your pickles so the sauce stays smooth and spreadable
  • Let the sauce come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving to maximize flavor

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