Everything sauce balances creaminess with a savory kick. 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 You Will Love This Easy Everything Sauce
- 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 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.
- Serve: Spoon onto burgers, drizzle over tacos, or serve in a small bowl for dipping fries and veggies.
Uses for My Everything Sauce
- Dip crispy fries or golden tater tots into it for a zesty kick.
- We use it with my two ingredient turkey burger.
- Drizzle it over roasted broccoli and cauliflower to make vegetables more exciting for kids.
- Soft tacos made from the pork from my slow roasted pork shoulder or spiced pork,
- Replace standard dressings on a Reuben or a pastrami sandwich for a bolder flavor.
- Serve it as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or nuggets.
- Add a spoonful to rice bowls to bring all the ingredients together.
- Set it out as a dip for salty pretzels and crunchy chips during a game or movie.
- This sauce is the ideal partner for my Baked Spiced Pork Quesadillas.
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
Easy 5 Minute Everything Sauce
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!