This homemade version of Big Mac Sauce is very appetizing and can satisfy your craving for your favorite fast-food classic. Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, it is mostly used for burgers, sandwiches, and fries, or even as a dip. And the best part? This is also better than the original!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tastes Just Like the Best Fast Food Sauce: More and more amazing cooked directly from fast food, incredibly more pristine.
It is versatile: Here you can use these ingredients in any non-bread recipe or dip. You’d be looking at similar quantities from scratch.
Very quick, Perfect: It comes together in about ten minutes, and everything is on the shelf all the time.
Key Ingredients
Mayonnaise: The sauce gets a mouthfeel and can be mixed with French dreams. Duke’s is preferred because it is sour and makes it thicker, but any high-quality mayonnaise will work well.
French Dressing: A hint of sweetness and acidity supplied by this vibrant orange color, which brings out the Big Mac sauce color.
Sweet Pickle Relish: It gives a nice touch of sweet with a little crunch-both are vital for authenticity.
White Vinegar: Makes the sauce tart, which helps it kick.
Minced Onion: This tiny, delicate spice can leave a crumbled breadcrumb with other seasonings in the sauce.
Complete list of ingredients with quantities and instructions is located in the recipe card below
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather and Prepare Ingredients
Measure the Mayo:
Measure 1/2 cup of mayonnaise into a bowl.
For the best flavor, use Duke’s mayonnaise or any high-quality brand.
Add French Dressing:
Measure 2 tablespoons of French dressing and add it to the mayo. This provides a tangy sweetness.
Prepare Sweet Pickle Relish:
Measure 4 teaspoons of sweet pickle relish. Its sweetness and tender texture are key to the sauce’s signature flavor.
Mince the Onion:
Finely mince 1 tablespoon of onion to blend smoothly into the sauce.
Add Vinegar and Sugar:
Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar for a subtle tang and 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance the flavors.
Season with Pepper:
Add 1/8 teaspoon of pepper to provide a mild kick.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
Combine Ingredients:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine:
Mayonnaise
French dressing
Sweet pickle relish
Minced onion
White vinegar
Sugar
Pepper
Stir Until Smooth:
Use a spoon or whisk to mix the ingredients until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
Adjust Consistency:
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of vinegar or water to thin it out.
If you prefer a thicker consistency, add a small amount of mayonnaise until you reach the desired texture.
Step 3: Let the Flavors Meld
Refrigerate:
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together and intensify.
Step 4: Serve the Sauce
Top Your Burgers:
Generously spread the Big Mac sauce on both the top and bottom buns of your burgers for that classic taste.
Use as a Dip or Spread:
Serve as a dip for French fries or veggies.
Spread it on sandwiches or wraps for a flavorful twist.
Serving Suggestions
Use this sauce in many creative ways:
Old-Fashioned Burgers: Generously spread on both the bottom and top buns for a truly iconic taste.
Dipping Sauce for Frites: Serve with freshly fried frites or sweet potato fries or even onion rings.
Spread for Sandwiches: Brighten up your deli sandwiches or wraps as a spread.
Salad Dressing: Thin with just a bit of milk or water, and then pour all over a salad for a quick, tangy dressing.
Grilled Veggies: Dip grilled zucchini, peppers, or asparagus in the sauce.
Storage Tips
Refrigeration: Store the sauce in a seal-proofed jar or jar in your refrigerator and it will stay good for about a week.
Do not freeze: Do not freeze, as the sauce does not separate well upon thawing, with mayonnaise as its base.
Just Stir It in Time for Service: A quick stir before use can blend even minor signs of separation from long, leisurely sitting.
Variations
For More Spices: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce for a kick.
Let It Loose – Reduce the quantity of sugar in case you are not happy with such a high sweetness.
Chunky Style: As an added benefit, you could make the sweet pickle relish a little chunky, not just by finely chopping the same.
Love for Garlic: Add a small clove of minced garlic so that you ascertain more of an edge.
Touch of Herb: One teaspoon of chopped dill or parsley works as a feathery, fresh plant note.
Conclusion
Making homemade Big Mac Sauce is a game-changer. It not only copies the texture of the beloved sauce but also gives freedom in tweaking some things according to one’s taste. Having a cookout or just upgrading the lunch being served, it would give most dishes an exotic and tasty flavor.
To this end, gather some of the materials, make a batch, and relish the magic made at home, changes before your eyes in store-bought sauce.
Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Duke’s recommended
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon onion finely minced
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients: mayo, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, white vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Ensure the onion is finely minced for a smooth texture.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir until smooth and well blended. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding a splash of vinegar or water for thinner sauce, or more mayonnaise for thicker sauce.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Spread the sauce on burger buns, use as a dip for fries, or as a flavorful addition to sandwiches or wraps.
