Are you craving the delicious taste of a McDonald's Big Mac, but would prefer to make it at home? Look no further! In this comprehensive article, we will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering "Big Macalmost" in the comfort of your own kitchen. We'll provide detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and tips to help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, you'll find everything you need to satisfy your cravings for this iconic burger.
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MC DONALD'S HAMBURGERS AND BIG MAC SAUCE
This is as close as I think you could ever get to the real thing. I found it in a posting on a newsgroup about a year ago, a former Mc D's employee I think.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 10 Burgers
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- ----------Burger Seasoning-----------.
- Mix all ingredients well in a spice shaker with big enough holes to allow pepper to flow.
- Makes about 3 ounces.
- Use on ALL McDonald's hamburgers.
- (Unless you're allergic to MSG, then just use salt and pepper.).
- ---------The Beef Patties:-------------.
- Divide 1 lb of beef into 10 equal sized balls.
- Form a patty out of each ball about 4 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
- Do this on waxed paper.
- Now freeze the patties for at least an hour. (This keeps them from falling apart when you grill'em) Obviously you'll do this in advance of "burger time".
- It is pretty tough to make patties this small, so if you come up with 9 patties, I'll forgive you.
- ----------For PERFECT McDonald's® Hamburger Patties------------.
- Forming your regular hamburger patties.
- Cut waxed paper into twelve sheets, about 6"x6" square.
- Divide the ground chuck into six equal pieces, and form each into a ball.
- Press the meatballs into a 1/4" thick circular patty. It will be about 6" in diameter. Make sure the thickness is uniform. It doesn't have to be perfectly round.
- Take the tumbler, turn it upside down, and use it like a cookie cutter on the pressed out meat.
- Scrape away the beef that's on the outside of the rim, and retain.
- Remove the tumbler, leaving the perfectly round patty on the waxed paper. (Clear away any excess from the edge)
- Place the now finished meat patty on a flat surface that will fit in the freezer. (Like a cutting board or a cookie sheet, and you'll need at least two) Repeat the procedure with all of the beef.
- Eventually the beef from around the edges will pile up enough to form additional patties as well.
- You should come out with ten perfectly round, perfectly thick regular patties. (You may end up with nine, or maybe eleven. Weight variables occur. It is no big deal as long as the patties are all uniform in size.)
- Place the formed beef patties in the freezer and freeze at least an hour.
- DO NOT STACK THEM!
- Put them in as if they were cookies being placed in an oven. Why? Because they'll stick together if you stack them.
- After an hour, take them out, and NOW you can STACK them.
- Put them in a zip-lock type freezer bag, and keep frozen until needed.
- You can do more than one pound (ten burgers, five Big Macs® worth) at a time.
- In fact, do as many as you want, provided you have room in your freezer for the initial freezing.
- NOTE:Keep the beef patties on the waxed paper when you put them in the storage bag because they will stick together when your freezer defrosts if you don't.
- ----------The Onions-----------.
- Put the dried onions in a container, like Tupperware, and add water.
- Water should be a few inches over the top of the onions (better to have too much water than not enough).
- Cover, and refrigerate about 1/2 hour.
- Drain the liquid, and you have McDonald's little baby onions.
- Cover again and refrigerate until "burger time".
- --------The Pickles----------.
- McDonald's® pickle slices are unique in flavor, very sour dills. The only product I know of that comes close to the distinctive flavor is HEINZ Genuine Dills. (Original sour dill.) But they don't come in slices, so slice your own VERY thin. I can't do it very well with a knife, so I use a K-Tel"dial-a-slice" home vegetable slicer.
- ALSO Classic "original" dills have that tart flavor.
- Make sure they're not "kosher" dills.
- Wal-Mart® carries Classic ORIGINAL dills, and you have to slice those too (****Note,these pickles are pretty small, so slice at an angle, you'll get bigger dill chips).
- USE THESE PICKLES ON ALL McDonalds® HAMBURGERS!
- -----------The Buns-------------.
- Use the small, plain cheapo store brand hamburger buns.
- When it's "burger time", you'll be toasting the buns.
- Those instructions are coming up.
- ----------Special Sauce-------------.
- Mix everything very well in a small container.
- There better be no streaks!
- Microwave 25 seconds, and stir well again.
- Cover, and refrigerate at LEAST 1 hour before using (to allow all of the flavors to"meld").
- Makes nearly 1 cup, enough for about 8 Big Macs.
MC DONALD'S BIG MAC.....ALMOST!!!!!
Once upon a time I worked at McDonald's, and I used to make a TON of these things...this is how it works...we used reconstituted onions (ewww!) and canned sauce, but this is pretty darn close....
Provided by gingerkitten D
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 Burgers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Mix the sauce ingredients together until you get kind of a light orange colored sauce.
- Add more or less mayo according to taste.
- Adjust the recipe for more sauce if desired.
- Take four of the buns and remove the tops.
- Save the tops for another recipe.
- Toast the buns and start to cook the meat.
- A FOREMAN GRILL is most like the grill used at McDonald's, but you can do it any other way you want.
- (You can cook the meat and put aside until your buns are ready, or work quickly and finish simultaneously) Spread out the bun bottoms (you will have 8) on a baking sheet.
- Put sauce on all of these (the closer 4 will be the middle layer).
- Sprinkle buns with minced onions (we used a good pinch).
- Follow the onions with the shredded lettuce.
- For the four closest buns, top each with 2 pickles and for the four farthest top each with a slice of cheese.
- IF you are a TRULY skilled Big Mac Maker your buns will be ready as soon as your meat is ready, but it takes practice.
- Put the 8 pieces of meat onto all of the 8 buns.
- Take the four pickle side buns and move on top of the cheese side buns.
- Top with the bun"lids" and enjoy your Big Mac's!
MC DONALD'S BIG MAC
Make and share this Mc Donald's Big Mac recipe from Food.com.
Provided by iluvclayaiken1978
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8m
Yield 1 hamburger
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With a serrated knife, cut the top off the extra bun half, leaving about a 3/4-inch-thick slice.
- That will be the middle bun of your sandwich.
- Place the three bun halves on a hot pan or griddle, face down, and toast them to a light brown.
- Set aside, but keep the pan hot.
- Divide the ground beef in half and press into two thin patties slightly larger than the bun.
- Cook the patties in the hot pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Salt lightly.
- build the burger in the following stacking order from the bottom up: bottom bun, half of dressing, half of onion, half of lettuce, American cheese, beef patty, middle bun, remainder of dressing, remainder of onion, remainder of lettuce, pickle slices, beef patty, top bun.
COPYCAT MC DONALD'S BIG MAC SAUCE
Make and share this Copycat Mc Donald's Big Mac Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sam 3
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients together and chill until used.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.3, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 140.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 0.1
COPYCAT MC DONALD'S BIG MAC SAUCE
I am not a fast-food fan, but even I'll admit a Big Mac is pretty good. Make them at home with this copycat sauce.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk all ingredients together well.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavours blend together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 1729.9, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 37.7, Protein 1.3
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your Big Mac.
- Grind your own beef: This will give you the freshest, most flavorful beef patties.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or griddle: This will help you achieve a nice sear on your patties.
- Season your patties generously: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper, as well as other spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook your patties to your desired doneness: McDonald's cooks their Big Mac patties to a medium-well doneness, but you can cook yours to your liking.
- Use real cheese: Don't use processed cheese slices, as they will not melt properly.
- Toast your buns: This will help them hold up better to the juicy patties and sauce.
- Assemble your Big Mac correctly: The order of the ingredients matters! Start with the bottom bun, then add the beef patty, cheese, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and finally the top bun.
Conclusion:
With a little time and effort, you can make a Big Mac at home that is just as good as, if not better than, the one you get at McDonald's. So next time you're craving a Big Mac, skip the drive-thru and make one yourself. You won't be disappointed!
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