To make Big Mac sauce at home, you can follow a simple recipe using common ingredients that replicate the famous McDonald's sauce. Here's a straightforward method based on multiple trusted copycat recipes:

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise (about 1/2 cup or 100 g)
• Pickle relish or chopped gherkins (2 tablespoons)
• Pickle juice (2 tablespoons, from the gherkin jar)
• American or yellow mustard (1 tablespoon)
• Paprika (1.5 teaspoons, regular or smoked for a smoky flavor)
• Optional: finely minced onion (1 tablespoon), white vinegar (1 teaspoon), ketchup (1-2 tablespoons), garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor balance

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld (can be used immediately but tastes better after chilling).
4. Use as a burger sauce, dip, salad dressing, or with fries and nuggets.

Notes

• The base is mayonnaise, which provides creaminess.
• Pickle relish and juice add tanginess and texture.
• Mustard and paprika give the sauce its characteristic tang and color.
• Some recipes add ketchup and vinegar for sweetness and acidity.
• Adjust seasoning to taste—more mustard if too sweet, more relish if too tangy.
• The sauce keeps well refrigerated for several days and can be frozen in portions

This homemade Big Mac sauce is quick to prepare (about 5 minutes) and captures the iconic sweet, tangy, and creamy flavor of the original