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Special Sauce

Irresistibly Creamy Special Sauce in Just 5 Minutes

This 5-Minute Special Sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment that elevates any dish with its irresistible flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat for deeper flavor
  • 0.25 cup Ketchup Homemade is a great option
Flavor Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Relish Can substitute with chopped olives
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Rice or apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Fresh dill enhances flavor further
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be a substitute
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds a robust flavor
Seasoning Ingredients
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh minced garlic sparingly
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper Adjust according to spice level

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth and creamy.
  2. Stir in the dill pickle relish, white vinegar, dried dill, Dijon mustard, and paprika. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Add garlic powder and cracked black pepper. Stir for another minute to blend the flavors.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, incorporating any additional ingredients well.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IU

Notes

This sauce can be customized with different relishes or spices to suit your taste. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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