Bonkers Burger Sauce (Harissa Edition)
A truly 'bonkers' burger sauce that's creamy, tangy, sweet, and now with a fantastic smoky heat from harissa. This sauce takes your burgers from delicious to absolutely legendary with its complex and unforgettable flavor profile.
Ingredients
- •1 cup Mayonnaise (full-fat for best creaminess)
- •1/4 cup Ketchup
- •4 tbsp Harissa paste (adjust to your spice preference)
- •2 tbsp Sweet pickle relish (or finely chopped sweet gherkins)
- •1 tsp White vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- •1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- •1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- •1/4 tsp Onion powder
- •1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- •1 tsp Sugar (or to taste, balances the acidity)
- •1/4 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- •1/8 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- 1.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, harissa paste, and sweet pickle relish.
Time: 2 min - 2.
Add the white vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Time: 3 min - 3.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix again to ensure seasonings are evenly distributed.
Time: 1 min - 4.
For best results, cover the bowl and refrigerate the Bonkers Burger Sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
Time: 30 min - 5.
Serve generously on your favorite burgers, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for fries.
Tips
- 💡Adjust the amount of harissa to your desired level of spice. Start with less and add more if you like it extra hot!
- 💡For an even smoother sauce, you can blend all ingredients in a food processor, but whisking by hand works perfectly.
- 💡This sauce can be made up to 3-4 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- 💡Experiment with different types of relish – dill relish will give it a more savory, less sweet profile.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Shannon Williams