Description
This Quick Kitchen Sauce is a versatile, creamy, and flavorful condiment perfect for enhancing sandwiches, burgers, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables. Easy to make and ready in minutes, it combines mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, honey, and a blend of spices for a delicious homemade sauce that can be tailored to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Whisk these ingredients vigorously until smooth and fully combined to create a creamy base.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution and to develop the rich flavor profile of the sauce.
- Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Fold in the finely chopped fresh parsley gently to maintain the sauce’s creamy texture and to add a fresh, herbal note.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice according to preference.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sauce immediately as a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, burger topping, or drizzle over grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Greek yogurt can replace half of the mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier option.
- The sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
