Cookout sauce is a flavorful condiment combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce, and seasonings. It’s a signature sauce for enhancing grilled and fried foods.
Author:adan
Prep Time:5 mins
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:1 cup1x
Category:Sauces
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (smoky or sweet)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar (optional for sweetness)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the base ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and barbecue sauce.
Stir until the ingredients are well blended.
Step 2: Add seasonings and vinegar
Stir in apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors.
Step 3: Adjust the flavor
Taste the sauce and add honey or brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
Step 4: Chill the sauce
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 5: Serve or store
Use immediately as a dip, spread, or marinade, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.