Making your own big mac sauce is simple and quite possibly the most delicious homemade sauce possible and it tastes just like the real thing. This secret sauce is being revealed so you can bring your favorite flavors home by adding this sauce to nice, juicy homemade burgers and it only requires a few simple ingredients.
This homemade version of McDonald's big mac sauce is the perfect sauce to add to burgers, a big mac salad or dip chicken nuggets into and will surely get your taste buds going. It is a great sauce recipe to make during the summer season to add to the summer barbecue menu. This homemade big mac sauce recipe helps create the perfect burger and is great for Labor Day weekend, Memorial Day weekend or July 4th weekend barbecues. This copycat big mac sauce recipe is also great as a condiment for any weeknight dinner and is a great way to add extra flavor to any dish.
This was inspired by my Homemade Copycat Big Macs on this site, and pairs well with this amazing Mexican street corn recipe.
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Ingredients
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- yellow mustard
- dill pickle relish
- pickle juice
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Add mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard and dill relish to a medium or small bowl.
- Step 2: Add pickle juice to the bowl.
- Step 3: Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Serve immediately or save for later.
Hint: for minimal dishes, add the ingredients to a mason jar, close the jar and shake until combined.
Substitutions
- Dill Relish - instead of dill relish use sweet pickle relish, the sweet relish will alter the flavor
- Yellow Mustard - use mustard powder as an alternative if yellow mustard is not available
Variations
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes into the sauce to add some heat
- Burger - add sauce to a burger for a delicious recipe
- Kid friendly - serve with chicken nuggets, chicken tenders or with french fries or onion rings for a kid friendly way to use this sauce
See this Big Mac burger on my website!
Equipment
To make this recipe you will need a small or medium bowl. To store leftovers, use a mason jar. Extra small bowls need to be used as bowls for the dipping sauce when serving.
Storage
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
For extra flavor, add onion powder, garlic powder and a little white vinegar. This extra flavor will take this famous sauce to the next level in the best way possible and make it perfect to pair with beef patties.
FAQ
The flavor of this sauce is similar to a Thousand Island dressing, it does differ but the flavors are very similar overall. It has a very tangy flavor.
If dill pickle relish is not an option, you can chop up some dill pickles to use in the sauce.
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Pairing
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
- 1 mason jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish
- ⅛ cup pickle juice
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard and dill relish to a medium or small bowl.
- Add pickle juice to the bowl.
- Mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or save for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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thebutteredgnocchi says
Such a delicious recipe!