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Slather your burgers with this homemade, smoky maple burger sauce. The maple syrup adds sweetness to the spicy mustard and bold hickory smoke in a creamy base, pairing perfectly with grilled beef burgers, pulled pork and more. This 4-ingredient sauce takes only minutes to prepare, so keep this recipe in mind when you host your next barbecue.

Burger sauce in a bottle on cutting board with hamburger and spoon.

Ingredients

This recipe uses 4 simple ingredients:

If you would like to thicken the sauce you can also use some guar gum, but this is completely optional. You would simply sprinkle it into the finished sauce while whisking until it thickens.

Burger sauce ingredients on wooden cutting board with white flowers on the side.

Liquid Smoke

To make liquid smoke, manufacturers condense and distill the smoke and steam from a fire into a concentrate. This liquid infuses your ingredients with the same smoky flavor that you’d get from a smoker or barbecue grill. Concentrates have intense flavors, so add small amounts–you’ll probably need less than you think.

Maple Syrup

Artificial syrup usually comes from high-fructose corn syrup with added flavorings. If you want the full experience with this smoky sauce, it is best to pick up a bottle of real maple syrup made from tree sap.

This syrup comes in light and dark varieties with different tastes. Light syrup will have a more mild flavor whereas amber and dark syrup will have a more pronounced maple flavor. Amber is the type you’ll typically find in the grocery store. I suggest using either amber or dark syrup for this recipe so that the classic maple flavor comes through.

Burger sauce in a bottle with hamburger and spoon.

Serving Suggestions

Once you’ve made your sauce, you can douse it on your typical bbq mains and sides: burgers (such as bison, beef, chicken, turkey, vegetarian black bean etc.), steaks, hot dogs, ribs, potato fries, yam fries and grilled bread. I usually break out this sauce for barbecues, but you can experiment with sit-down dishes, such as slow-cooker pulled pork and saucy meatballs.

Burger sauce in a bottle with hamburger and spoon on cutting board. White flowers in the background.

Storage

Store your finished sauce in a bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Burger sauce in a bottle with hamburger and spoon on cutting board. White flowers in the background.

Did you enjoy this smoky maple burger sauce recipe? I came up with the idea when experimenting with liquid smoke and it’s become my new, favorite summer condiment. Let me know in the comments what you thought and please share the recipe!

Burger sauce in a bottle on cutting board with hamburger and spoon.

Smoky Maple Burger Sauce

Joss Dyckson
Slather your burgers with this homemade, smoky maple burger sauce! The maple syrup adds sweetness to the spicy mustard and bold hickory smoke in a creamy, mayo base.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 8
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the mayo, maple syrup, dijon mustard and liquid smoke together until combined.
  • To Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you would like a thicker burger sauce, follow this step. Slowly sprinkle the guar gum into the sauce while whisking. Continue to whisk until it thickens. It will become more thick once refrigerated.
  • Transfer to a squeeze bottle or glass jar. Use this sauce to top burgers or as a dip for yam fries etc.

Notes

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

Keyword liquid smoke, maple syrup
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