COPYCAT BIG MAC
With a cult following and worldwide popularity, there's no denying it—the Big Mac is a BURGER superstar. That's why we had to try our hand at making it at home. Trust us—once you've made this iconic fast food in your own kitchen, you may never go through the drive-thru again.
How To Make The Special Sauce
The special sauce is arguably what makes the Big Mac THE BIG MAC. Once a trade secret, all it takes is whisking together MAYONAISE, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and ketchup (for that trademark pink colour) with vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. You'll make more sauce than is needed for four burgers, but it's a versatile condiment that you can put on anything from FRENCH FRIES to EGGS. In an airtight jar, it can keep in your fridge for up to 10 days—if it lasts that long.
Directions
SAVE TO MY RECIPES
Step 1- Make the burger sauce: In a medium bowl, add all sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate and allow flavours to combine for 1 hour.
Step 2 - In a separate bowl, season beef with salt and pepper and form into 8 equal balls (2 ounces each). Press into a 4 3/4" ring mould to form a thin patty.
Step 3 - Place diced onion into ice cold water. Leave for 10 minutes and then drain.
Step 4 - In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly toast buns, then set aside. Add oil to pan and fry patties in two batches, cooking for 2 minutes per side, until cooked. On four of the patties, top with a slice of cheese for the final minute to allow it to melt a little.
Step 5 - To assemble the burgers, spread some burger sauce across the bottom bun. Sprinkle over some of the onions and shredded lettuce then add one burger patty. Top with a second bottom bun, more burger sauce, onions, lettuce, and pickles. Finally, top with the second burger patty and bun top.
Step 6 - Serve with classic fries and a can of Coke, if desired.
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. shallots, finely diced
3 tbsp. dill pickles, finely diced
3 tbsp. tomato ketchup
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
FOR THE BURGER
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground beef
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 white onion, finely diced
8 seeded burger buns
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
2 large dill pickles, thinly sliced
4 slices American cheese
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