Patty Melt Secret Sauce (Print version)
A creamy, tangy Patty Melt Secret Sauce made with mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, onion, and savory pantry seasonings.
# Ingredients:
For the sauce
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1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
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1 tablespoon finely grated yellow onion, with juices
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dill pickle juice, plus more if needed
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1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Grate the onion on the small holes of a box grater. Use both the pulp and the juice for the smoothest flavor.
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In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, grated onion, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pickle juice, and hot sauce if using.
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Season with a small pinch of salt and black pepper. Add a few extra drops of pickle juice if the sauce tastes too rich or thick.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving. Stir again, then spread thinly on hot patty melts or burgers.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 1 cup, enough for 8 patty melts.
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Best after a 20 minute chill.
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Use within 5 days when stored covered in the refrigerator.