This is the sauce you’ll want on hand at all times
If you’re looking for a way to make your abstinent meals feel “fun”, this easy, homemade burger sauce is about to become a go-to staple in your kitchen. It’s creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced – without any hidden sugars, sneaky additives, or overly processed ingredients that can trigger cravings. This simple sauce gives you that classic “special sauce” flavor while staying fully aligned with your recovery food plan.
Made with clean, whole ingredients, this burger sauce turns any lean protein – beef patties, turkey burgers, grilled chicken – into a satisfying, restaurant quality meal you can enjoy with confidence. It can also double as a dipping sauce for roasted veggies, air-fried potatoes, , lettuce wrapped sandwiches. Or, try it in our Burger Salad Bowl!
At Abstinent Kitchen, everything we do is about making recovery do-able and sustainable. This recipe fits perfectly: fast, flavorful, and totally abstinent. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or building a simple dinner tonight, this sauce adds the kind of flavor punch that keeps your meals feeling abundant – not restrictive.
This is the sauce you’ll want in your fridge at all times – the staple for boosting flavor without compromise.
Burger Sauce
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
Creamy, tangy, perfectly balanced – and sugar-free! This simple sauce gives you that classic “special sauce” flavor while keeping you compliant on your abstinent food plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. sour cream
- 1 1/2 tsp. tomato paste (we like Cento brand, in the tube)
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp. pickle, minced (optional)
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. EACH: garlic powder, onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Drizzle over burger patties, turkey burgers, grilled chicken breasts… or try it in our Burger Salad Bowl!
Notes
1 full recipe is 1 fat serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: dressings and sauces
- Cuisine: dressings and sauces