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PDQ Sauce Recipe

PDQ Sauce Recipe

Welcome to the PDQ Sauce Recipe. PDQ Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky dipping sauce that perfectly complements chicken tenders, fries, or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Airtight container
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step 1: Combine the Base Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and yellow mustard. These ingredients form the creamy and tangy base of the sauce.
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Step 2: Add the Seasonings
  1. Sprinkle in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. These spices give the sauce its signature flavor and slight smokiness.
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Step 3: Mix Everything Together
  1. Whisk the mixture until smooth and fully blended. Make sure there are no lumps, and the texture becomes creamy.
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Step 4: Adjust and Taste
  1. Add lemon juice to balance the flavors. Taste the sauce and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
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Step 5: Chill Before Serving
  1. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors blend beautifully.
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Notes

You can serve PDQ Sauce with crispy chicken tenders, French fries, onion rings, or even as a burger spread.