To make Big Mac sauce at home, you can follow a simple recipe using common ingredients that replicate the famous McDonald's sauce. Here's a straightforward method based on multiple trusted copycat recipes:
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise (about 1/2 cup or 100 g)
- Pickle relish or chopped gherkins (2 tablespoons)
- Pickle juice (2 tablespoons, from the gherkin jar)
- American or yellow mustard (1 tablespoon)
- Paprika (1.5 teaspoons, regular or smoked for a smoky flavor)
- Optional: finely minced onion (1 tablespoon), white vinegar (1 teaspoon), ketchup (1-2 tablespoons), garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor balance
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld (can be used immediately but tastes better after chilling).
- Use as a burger sauce, dip, salad dressing, or with fries and nuggets.
Notes
- The base is mayonnaise, which provides creaminess.
- Pickle relish and juice add tanginess and texture.
- Mustard and paprika give the sauce its characteristic tang and color.
- Some recipes add ketchup and vinegar for sweetness and acidity.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—more mustard if too sweet, more relish if too tangy.
- The sauce keeps well refrigerated for several days and can be frozen in portions
This homemade Big Mac sauce is quick to prepare (about 5 minutes) and captures the iconic sweet, tangy, and creamy flavor of the original
