Description
Kraft’s classic Big Mac sauce elevates homemade burgers with tangy, creamy goodness. Signature blend of mayo, ketchup, and pickles creates an iconic condiment familiar to McDonald’s fans worldwide.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) yellow mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) sugar
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and yellow mustard in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring a consistent texture throughout.
- Flavor Enhancement: Blend onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and granulated sugar into the mixture, stirring meticulously to distribute seasonings evenly and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Taste Refinement: Adjust seasoning by carefully adding salt or sugar to balance the sauce’s taste, sampling periodically to achieve the desired flavor intensity and complexity.
- Resting and Melding: Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld together and develop a more robust, integrated taste that captures the essence of the classic Big Mac sauce.
- Serving and Versatility: Serve as a zesty condiment for burgers, a tangy dipping sauce for fries, or a flavorful spread that elevates various culinary creations with its signature taste.
Notes
- Blend Ingredients Smoothly: Whisk components thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a consistent, creamy texture throughout the sauce.
- Adjust Flavor Gradually: Add seasonings incrementally, tasting after each addition to control the balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigeration is crucial; allows ingredients to meld and intensify the overall taste profile, creating a more authentic Big Mac sauce experience.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute mayonnaise with vegan alternatives like cashew or tofu-based mayo for plant-based diets, maintaining the sauce’s signature creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg