Homemade Big Mac
A big part of the Big Mac's appeal is the tasty "secret" spread slathered onto both decks of the world's most popular double-decker hamburger. So what's so special about this sauce? It's basically just thousand island dressing, right? Pretty much. But this sauce has a bit more sweet pickle relish in it than a typical thousand island salad slather. Also, I found that this clone comes close to the original with the inclusion of French dressing. It's an important ingredient—ketchup just won't do it. That, along with a sweet-and-sour flavor combo from vinegar and sugar, makes this sauce go well on any of your home burger creations, whether they're Big Mac clones or not.
Source: Even More Top Secret Recipes by Todd Wilbur. http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/Even-More-Top-Secret-Recipes-by-Todd-Wilbur.html
The "Special Sauce"
Ingredients
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp French dressing
- 4 tsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp finely minced white onions
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl
- Stir well
- Place sauce in a covered container and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight, so that the flavors blend.
- Stir the sauce a couple of times as it chills.
Yield: 3/4 cup
Everything Else and Assembly
Ingredients
- Hamburger (15% fat for grilling)
- Special sauce (see above)
- Lettuce
- American cheese slices
- Diil pickle slices
- Sesame seed bun (toasted)
Instructions
- BBQ or grill the meat.
- Lightly salt after flipping (optional).
- Assemble all ingredients on the toasted bun.