McDonald's copycatEasySauceBurgerNo-Cook
Copycat Big Mac Sauce
The tangy, creamy sauce that makes a Big Mac a Big Mac. Takes 5 minutes and tastes identical to the real thing.
⏱ Prep: 5 min🍳 Cook: 0 minAbout 1 cup
📸 What it should look like
A smooth, creamy sauce with a pale pinkish-orange tint, flecked with bits of sweet relish and paprika. Thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon, with a glossy mayonnaise sheen.
Use this description as a visual checklist while you cook, if yours looks close, you nailed it.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1
Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
- 2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour: the flavors need time to meld.
- 3
Spread generously on burger buns, or thin with a splash of vinegar for a dressing.
💡 Pro tip
Make it a day ahead: the sauce is noticeably better after overnight refrigeration.