If you need a sauce that balances creaminess with a savory kick, this is it. By combining rich mayonnaise with tangy Sriracha and umami-packed soy sauce, you create a "magic" sauce that tastes delicious on everything from roasted veggies to burrito bowls.
Why This Will Be Your New Favorite
- Ready in Five Minutes You can whip this up while your burgers are on the grill or your fries are in the oven. It adds a gourmet touch to dinner without adding any real prep time.
- Uses Ingredients You Already Have There is no need to run to the grocery store for special herbs or spices. You likely have the mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and garlic powder sitting in your kitchen right now.
- Goes With Almost Anything While it started as a burger sauce, it is just as good as a dip for chicken tenders, a spread for sandwiches, or a topping for roasted vegetables.
- Great Reuben Sauce Alternative This sauce hits that crave-able spot between creamy, savory, and spicy. It tastes like thousand island sauce but you can make it right at home.
Why This is a Great Switch from Your Usual Sauce
You might be used to reaching for Thousand Island dressing or standard ketchup when making a Reuben, a pastrami sandwich, or a burger. While those classic sauces rely on pickles and sugar for a sweet and tangy profile, Everything Sauce takes those sandwiches in a bolder direction.
The combination of soy sauce and garlic powder in this recipe brings a deep savory richness (umami) that highlights the meaty flavor of your burger or pastrami. The creamy mayonnaise ensures you still get that necessary moisture for the bread, but the Sriracha cuts through the richness with a clean, gentle heat.
Why Everything Sauce vs. Thousand Island Sauce
| Feature | Classic Thousand Island | Everything Sauce |
| Primary Flavor | Sweet and Tangy (Pickles/Ketchup) | Savory and Spicy (Soy/Sriracha) |
| Best For | Traditional Comfort Food | Bold, Modern Flavor |
| Sugar Content | Higher (Added sugar/Ketchup) | Low (Just a touch in Sriracha) |
| The "Kick" | None (Mild) | Adjustable Heat |
What You WIll Need:
- Mayonnaise This provides the creamy, rich base for the sauce. Real mayonnaise (like Hellmann’s or Duke’s) offers the best flavor and thickness.
- Sriracha Adds a touch of heat and a hint of sweetness. It cuts through the richness of the mayo without being overwhelmingly spicy.
- Soy Sauce This is the secret weapon that adds umami (savory depth) and saltiness, giving the sauce that "restaurant quality" taste.
- Garlic Powder Ensures a punchy savory flavor that distributes evenly throughout the sauce without the bite of raw garlic.
How it Make the Everything Sauce
- Combine: In a small mixing bowl or a large liquid measuring cup, add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Whisk: Use a small whisk or a fork to mix vigorously. You want to ensure the Sriracha and soy sauce are fully incorporated into the mayo so the sauce is a uniform light orange color with no streaks.
- Rest (The Secret Step): If time allows, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. This downtime allows the dehydrated garlic powder to soften and release its full flavor into the creamy base.
- Serve: Spoon onto burgers, drizzle over tacos, or serve in a small bowl for dipping fries and veggies.
Uses for "secret" everything sauce
My everything sauce is so versatile. I originally used it on burgers but then it morphed into so much from there. My son and daughter used it to dip chicken and fries in it. Then we used it with the two ingredient turkey burger. Soft tacos made from the pork from the slow roasted pork shoulder, spiced pork, and we started using it as a dip for chips and pretzels!
This sauce is the ideal partner for my Baked Spiced Pork Quesadillas. It adds a cool and tangy finish that balances out the savory pork and melted cheese.
I hope you enjoy my everything sauce as much as we do!
FAQ
I recommend using real mayonnaise for this recipe. Miracle Whip has added sugar and spices that can clash with the Sriracha and soy sauce, changing the intended savory flavor.
You can substitute another chili paste (like Sambal Oelek) or even a standard hot sauce. Just be aware that standard hot sauces are more liquid, so they might thin the sauce out slightly more than Sriracha does.
It has a gentle warmth rather than a sharp burn. The mayonnaise dilutes the heat of the Sriracha significantly. You can always start with half the amount of Sriracha and taste as you go.
Because it uses stable condiments, it will last up to 7 days in an airtight container. Give it a quick stir before using it again.
Try it on burgers, tacos, turkey burgers, as a dip for chicken tenders, veggies, chips, spiced pork, or even over rice bowls—it works on just about everything!
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Recipe
5-Minute Everything Sauce (Sriracha & Mayo Dip)
Ingredients
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
Method
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Whisk vigorously until the sauce is completely smooth and the spices are evenly distributed.
- For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld. (You can serve it immediately if you're in a rush!).
Nutrition
Notes
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- Adjusting the Heat: For a kid-friendly version, reduce the Sriracha to 1 teaspoon. If you want it fiery, bump it up to 2 tablespoons.
- Vegan Option: This recipe works flawlessly with vegan mayonnaise. Just check your Sriracha brand to ensure it is vegan-certified.
- Storage: Keep this in an airtight jar in the fridge. It stays fresh for about a week, though it rarely lasts that long!
Shay Anderson says
This is one of my favorite new sauces of all time it's creamy and well flavored with a tiny bit of heat. 10/10 definitely recommend
clevelandcooking says
Thank you Shay!
Zee Jay says
Just tried this sauce with tater tots and it was DELICIOUS! This is now my "go to" sauce for the forseeable future. Can't wait to try it out on some chicken tenders!
clevelandcooking says
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!