Special sauce, burger sauce, secret sauce.. Whatever you call this condiment, this is the healthy, sugar-free, Whole30 version you need! Making this DIY is so simple and easy, only requires a few ingredients, and is a great flavor addition to any dinner or meal prep. This homemade sauce is also gluten-free and dairy-free, low carb, and paleo!
This sauce is awesome on just about everything. From burgers, chicken, veggies, there’s not much that you can’t add this to! Try it with this Big Mac Casserole or Chopped Big Mac Salad!
Homemade Special Sauce Ingredients
All of the ingredients in this secret sauce are common Whole30 and paleo pantry ingredients you probably already have! You’ll need a few dill pickles, mayo (make your own or grab this one!), ketchup, coconut aminos, and then some spices like garlic powder, dried minced onion, paprika, salt and pepper.
You can find the mayo and ketchup I use on Primal Kitchen’s website (code PALEOBAILEY gives you a discount at checkout), or they’re available, plus the coconut aminos and spices, to order online at Thrive Market.
How to Make This Burger Sauce
First you’re going to need to chop up a pickle or two really finely to equal two tablespoons of dill pickles. Then add that to a bowl, or right into the container you’re going to store the Whole30 special sauce in to save you a dish to wash. Then add a bit of the pickle juice, mayo, ketchup, coconut aminos and the rest of the spices.
Use a fork or little whisk to stir really well and combine all of the ingredients. Give the special sauce a little taste and add any additional salt or garlic powder if you want to. If you want a more distinct vinegary-dill taste, add 1 more teaspoon of pickle juice. That’s it! It couldn’t be any easier to get this Whole30, healthy sauce onto the table or ready for your meal prep!
Storing Your Sauce
You can store this sauce in the refrigerator for a week in a sauce or storage container as long as it’s covered and airtight. These small Weck jars are what I love to use for sauces and dressings. I also like these square ones, which make mixing the sauce right in the container really easy!
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PrintHomemade Special Sauce: Whole30, Paleo, Keto Burger Sauce
Special sauce, burger sauce, secret sauce.. Whatever you call this condiment, this is the healthy, sugar-free, Whole30 version you need! Making this DIY is so simple and easy, only requires a few ingredients, and is a great flavor addition to any dinner or meal prep. This homemade sauce is also gluten-free and dairy-free, low carb, and paleo!
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayo (homemade or Primal Kitchen)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
- 2 tbsp no-sugar ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp dill pickle juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients into a sauce or storage container. Mix really well to fully incorporate everything together. Add more salt or garlic to taste.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Use this special sauce with these Big Mac Casserole and Chopped Big Mac Salad recipes!
- Primal Kitchen products can be purchased on their website (use code PALEOBAILEY for a discount), Amazon, or Thrive Market
Nutrition Facts:
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 142
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
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Pamela says
Delicious on our burgers and I used the leftovers as a dipping sauce for my sugar snap peas – 10/10!
Gail says
Thanks for this and all your recipes! Yummy!
Sandra says
My daughter just asked me to make that special sauce and make extra so she can have during the week. We love it with our burgers.
julian says
love this sauce. made it lat night for sweet potato nachos and for whole family it was a hit
julian says
Great sauce! Made it last night for sweet potato fry nachos and it was a hit with the whole family
Dana says
We loved this recipe
Ashlee says
Made this for the casserole and immediately made another batch for dipping fries in the next day for dinner. This sauce is so great, so affordable! One of the best things I’ve made in my kitchen!
paleobailey says
So glad you love it! Thank you!
Abbie says
Hubby and I loved this and will be making over again. Really easy and awesome on our burgers and with fries!
Julie says
This recipe is AWESOME! And so easy. Doubled it the second time we made it to have more for the week. Just great!