What Should I Put On My Burger? (Hint: It's Not Ketchup)

It's one of the most Googled questions in backyard grilling history: what should I put on my burger?

And for decades, the answer has been the same: ketchup, mustard, maybe some mayo. The holy trinity of condiments that every cookout defaults to without a second thought.

But here's the problem. Ketchup has 4 grams of sugar per tablespoon. Most burger sauces are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and ingredients you can't pronounce. And mustard — while fine — is one-dimensional. It doesn't build. It doesn't layer. It just sits there.

There's a better answer. And it's called Yooze It Sauce®.

Let's talk about what's actually in the condiments most people reach for automatically.

Ketchup: 4g sugar per tablespoon. Most people use 3–4 tablespoons on a burger. That's up to 16 grams of added sugar — on a condiment. Heinz, Hunt's, French's — they're all the same story. Sugar is the second or third ingredient on every label.

Sweet relish: Even worse. Loaded with sugar and high fructose corn syrup.

Honey mustard: The word "honey" is right there in the name. It's sweet by design.

BBQ sauce: 6–12 grams of sugar per tablespoon. A BBQ burger can easily have 30+ grams of sugar just from the sauce.

If you're eating keto, low-carb, or just trying to cut back on sugar — the condiment aisle at Walmart and Amazon is working against you. Most of what's on those shelves is sugar delivery disguised as flavor.

Yooze It Sauce® Original.

Zero grams of sugar. Versatile Everything Sauce. No artificial sweeteners. No high fructose corn syrup. Just bold, savory flavor with the perfect amount of kick — an idea 30+ years in the making, created by Darrin Albanese and his business partner in Rochester, NY, who wanted a condiment that actually tasted like something without the sugar crash.

Here's why it works on a burger better than anything else:

• The kick cuts through the fat. A good burger has fat. Yooze It Sauce® has heat. The two work together the way ketchup never could — the bold flavor holds up against the char and the grease instead of getting buried under sweetness.
• It layers. Ketchup is one note — sweet. Yooze It Sauce® builds. The flavor develops as you eat, which is why our customers keep coming back.
• It's 0g sugar. You're already eating a burger. You don't need to add 16 grams of sugar on top of it.
• It goes on everything else on the plate too. Fries. Onion rings. The bun. The side salad. You Can Yooze It On Everything™ — and that starts with the burger.

Two smashed patties, American cheese, diced white onion, pickles, and a generous drizzle of Yooze It Sauce® on the bottom bun before the patties go on. The sauce soaks into the bun slightly and every bite has that bold, zero sugar kick underneath the beef.

Why it works: The smash burger is all about the crust and the fat. Yooze It Sauce® cuts right through both.

No bun. Thick beef patty, sharp cheddar, sliced jalapeño, diced tomato, and Yooze It Sauce® wrapped in a large romaine or butter lettuce leaf. Zero sugar. Zero carbs from the condiment. All flavor.

Why it works: When you pull the bun, you need a condiment that carries the whole bite. Yooze It Sauce® does that without adding sugar or sweetness.

Slow-cooked caramelized onions piled high on a grilled patty with Swiss cheese and Yooze It Sauce® as the base layer. The savory depth of the onions meets the bold kick of the sauce and the result is a burger that tastes like it came from a restaurant.

Why it works: Caramelized onions are already sweet. Yooze It Sauce® balances that sweetness with bold, savory heat — no added sugar needed.

Double patty, double cheese, grilled onions, sliced tomato, and Yooze It Sauce® on both the top and bottom bun. This is the cookout burger. The one people ask about. The one that gets the "what's on this?" question every time.

Why it works: Double the beef means you need a condiment that can keep up. Yooze It Sauce® scales — the more you use, the better it gets.

Before you form your patties, mix a tablespoon of Yooze It Sauce® directly into the ground beef. The sauce seasons the meat from the inside out. Every bite has the flavor built in — not just on top.

Why it works: This is the pro move. The sauce caramelizes slightly as the patty cooks and the flavor becomes part of the burger itself. Watch our Burgers video on the Recipes page to see it in action.

We're not saying throw everything else away. We're saying Yooze It Sauce® should be the first thing you reach for — and the last condiment standing when everything else runs out.

If you want to get creative, Yooze It Sauce® also works as:

• A burger sauce base: Mix with a little mayo for a creamy, zero-sugar burger spread
• A marinade: Brush on the patty before it hits the grill
• A dipping sauce: For the fries on the side
• A finishing drizzle: Over the whole plate right before you eat

The next time someone asks what should I put on my burger — the answer is Yooze It Sauce®.

Not ketchup. Not mustard. Not another sugar-loaded condiment from the Walmart or Amazon condiment aisle that's going to add 16 grams of sugar to your meal without adding any real flavor.

Zero grams of sugar. Versatile Everything Sauce. Bold flavor. Developed over 30 years. Made for exactly this moment.

Order Yooze It Sauce® — $8.99

And if you've already got a bottle, drop a review on our Reviews page and tell us your favorite burger build. We want to hear it.

You Can Yooze It On Everything™ — especially burgers.