Go Back
Groucho's 45 Sauce Recipe

Groucho’s 45 Sauce Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Groucho’s 45 Sauce Recipe. It’s a creamy, tangy, lightly smoky dipping sauce inspired by the famous Groucho’s Deli flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Airtight jar or container
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step 1: Combine the base
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard until smooth and creamy.
    Groucho's 45 Sauce Recipe
Step 2: Add the seasonings
  1. Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne for balanced flavor.
    Groucho's 45 Sauce Recipe
Step 3: Add tang and depth
  1. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar, then whisk again until everything blends perfectly.
    Groucho's 45 Sauce Recipe
Step 4: Chill the sauce
  1. Transfer your sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour so the flavors can develop fully.
    Groucho's 45 Sauce Recipe
Step 5: Serve and enjoy
  1. Pair it with sandwiches, wraps, fries, chicken tenders, and salads for that authentic Groucho’s Deli experience.
    Groucho's 45 Sauce Recipe

Notes

This sauce is perfect for dipping fries, drizzling over sandwiches, mixing into wraps, or serving with grilled chicken.