To make Big Mac sauce at home, you need a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet mixture primarily based on mayonnaise and pickle relish, with a few additional seasonings. Here's a reliable recipe and method based on multiple copycat versions:
Ingredients
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended for best texture)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sweet or dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely minced or grated yellow onion (with juices)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional but adds nice tang and sweetness)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (omit if using sweet relish)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Whisk or stir thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Taste and adjust the balance: add more mustard if too sweet, more relish if too tangy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld.
- Use as a spread on burgers or as a dipping sauce.
This sauce replicates the famous Big Mac "special sauce" flavor, balancing creamy, tangy, sweet, and smoky notes perfectly
. Optional variations include adding a dash of barbecue sauce or hot sauce for smoky or spicy twists, or sesame seeds for texture
. This homemade Big Mac sauce keeps well for up to two weeks refrigerated, so you can enjoy it anytime
