Description
Learn how to make Big Mac Sauce at home with this easy, plant-based recipe that perfectly mimics the iconic creamy and tangy flavor. Made with fresh ingredients like plant-based mayonnaise, natural pickle relish, and natural yellow mustard, this versatile sauce is great for burgers, dips, and more. Customize it with spice or herbs and enjoy a delicious sauce that brings vibrant flavor to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish (natural)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: Start by placing the plant-based mayonnaise in a bowl. This will be the foundation of your sauce, thick and creamy, ready to carry all the flavors smoothly.
- Add the Pickle Relish and Mustard: Next, mix in the pickle relish and yellow mustard (natural). These ingredients bring that essential tang and sweet crunch so crucial to the iconic taste.
- Season with Spices and Vinegar: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in the apple cider vinegar, then stir everything together until fully combined and evenly mixed.
- Incorporate the Natural Gelling Agent: Add a small amount of the natural gelling agent to thicken the sauce to the perfect texture. Mix well and let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh pickle relish and quality plant-based mayonnaise for best flavor.
- Add the natural gelling agent gradually to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Chill the sauce for at least an hour or a few hours to develop authentic taste depth.
- Taste and adjust apple cider vinegar and relish to balance tang and sweetness.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator to keep fresh up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Big Mac Sauce, plant-based sauce, burger sauce, vegan sauce, dip sauce, tangy sauce, creamy sauce