The Big Mac sauce from McDonald’s is flavorful, creamy, slightly tart, and slightly sweet. Better still, using common cupboard components makes it incredibly simple to prepare.
The closest thing to a McDonald’s signature sauce substitute you’ll find is this homemade sauce. Here’s how to make Big Mac Sauce in detail.
Big Mac Sauce: What Is It?
The creamy, acidic, slightly sweet Big Mac sauce—also referred to as McDonald’s special sauce—was made well-known by the classic Big Mac burger. Fans of this well-known burger are aware that it is incomplete without the secret sauce.
Although this versatile sauce is typically used on burgers, many people also love to use it on salads, tacos, hash browns, and sandwiches. Additionally, it’s the ideal dipping sauce for onion rings, chicken tenders, and fries served alongside.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons relish
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
Mix:
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir with a spoon to mix them thoroughly.
Modify:
Lick the sauce. If it’s too tart, add more relish; if it’s too sweet, add more mustard. Add one or two pinches of cayenne pepper for a hint of spice.
Serve:
Drizzle the sauce over your burgers or put it in the fridge to eat later.
How to enjoy this recipe?
There are numerous uses for this adaptable sauce. Some of my preferred methods are:
- Use it on sandwiches in place of mayonnaise or Miracle whip
- As a sauce to dip onion rings, french fries, or chicken tenders
- On a hamburger patties
- The ideal dipping sauce for roasted potatoes
- In a large mac salad dish
Is it similar to the original Big Mac Sauce or Not?
The homemade version is a close match to the Big Mac sauce you get from McDonald’s, trying to capture the flavors of the original.
How to Store it?
The leftover sauce keeps for up to a week in the refrigerator when kept in an airtight container. The homemade sauce will go bad much faster than French dressing or the actual recipe found on a Big Mac burger because it isn’t manufactured with preservatives.
Prep time: 5 mins
Servings: 8
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
| Calories | 104 kcal |
| Carbs | 3.6 g |
| Fats | 10 g |
| Proteins | 1 g |
| Sodium | 495 mg |
Conclusion
This is such an easy recipe that you can quickly put together. Toss the ingredients together in a bowl after measuring them out. You can consume it immediately.
