How to Hack a Big Mac at Home and Nail That Famous Sauce

If you have ever tried to recreate a Big Mac at home, you’ll know the sauce is the secret weapon. Most people assume it contains tomato sauce, but the truth is it’s a creamy mayo and mustard base with a few clever twists. Here is how to make the real thing at home…Enjoy

The Big Mac Sauce

Ingredients

1. 1 cup mayonnaise

2. ¼ cup sweet pickle relish

3. 2 tablespoons Dusseldorf mustard (or Dijon if you can’t find it)

4. 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

5. 1¼ teaspoons paprika

6. 1 teaspoon onion powder

7. 1 teaspoon garlic powder

8. ⅛ teaspoon white pepper

9. ⅛ teaspoon sugar

10. Pinch of turmeric

11. Optional: a couple of granules of MSG for that signature fast food taste

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

2. Mix well until smooth and even in colour.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours blend.

4. Stir again before serving.

The Burger Build

You’ll need

1. 2 thin beef patties (seasoned with salt and pepper)

2. 1 sesame seed bun (cut into three layers)

3. 1 slice of cheese

4. Chopped lettuce

5. Pickles (sliced)

6. Your homemade Big Mac sauce

Assembly

1. Lightly toast the three bun layers.

2. Spread sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce, cheese and the first patty.

3. Place the middle bun on top.

4. Add more sauce, lettuce, pickles and the second patty.

5. Finish with the top bun and press gently.