Description
A quick and easy recipe for homemade Big Mac sauce that perfectly replicates the iconic flavor. This creamy, tangy sauce blends mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, vinegar, and seasonings, resting in the fridge to develop its full taste. Ideal for burgers, sandwiches, or as a versatile dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Big Mac Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons bottled French salad dressing
- 1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 ½ tablespoons white onion, finely minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, bottled French salad dressing, sweet pickle relish, finely minced white onion, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Store the Sauce: Transfer the Big Mac sauce to a small lidded container such as a half-pint mason jar, or cover the mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap to keep it airtight.
- Chill and Develop Flavor: Refrigerate the sauce for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. This resting time allows the ingredients' flavors to meld and develop a richer, more balanced taste. Stir the sauce well before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerating the sauce is essential to achieve the best flavor.
- Use finely minced onion to avoid overpowering chunks in the sauce.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adjust sweetness or acidity by modifying sugar and vinegar amounts to taste.
