Big Mac-style sauce
Big Mac-style sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment made with mayonnaise, pickled gherkins and eschalot. The Thermomix TM7 chops the gherkins and eschalot evenly, then blends everything into a silky, streak-free sauce in seconds. Ideal for burgers, wraps or as a dip, this homemade classic tastes fresher than any shop-bought version.
About this recipe
Big Mac-style sauce with the Thermomix TM7 is the quick condiment recipe every burger lover needs in their repertoire. This all-in-one kitchen machine takes the effort out of preparation: the pickled gherkins and eschalot are chopped to an even fineness in seconds, while the mayonnaise base with mustard powder, garlic powder and a touch of sugar blends into a silky, restaurant-style sauce that never splits. Searching for easy homemade burger sauce recipes delivers many results, but few match the consistency you get from precise TM7 emulsifying. Serve it on homemade beef burgers, drizzle it over wraps, or offer it as a dip at your next barbecue or party. It also fits perfectly into meal prep routines, as the flavours deepen after a few hours in the fridge. Once you taste this tangy, creamy classic made fresh in your mixing bowl, the bottled version will never again make it into your trolley.
Preparation tips
- For the best flavour, make the sauce at least two hours in advance so the eschalot softens and the mustard and garlic powder infuse the mayonnaise. Store it in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to one week.
- Use cold mayonnaise straight from the fridge and chop the gherkins briefly so they retain a light crunch. Overmixing turns the sauce watery and you lose the characteristic texture of the classic burger sauce.
- No eschalot to hand? Swap it for a small shallot or half a mild onion. For a kid-friendly version, reduce the mustard powder slightly and add a teaspoon more sugar for a milder, sweeter taste.
Recipe variations
- Spicy variation: add a pinch of smoked paprika and a few dashes of hot sauce or finely chopped jalapeño to the gherkin mixture. This gives the Big Mac-style sauce a smoky kick that pairs beautifully with grilled burgers.
- Lighter variation: replace half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a fresher, tangier sauce. The texture stays creamy thanks to the TM7 emulsifying, and it works wonderfully as a dressing for burger bowls or salads.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Uniform chopping - The Thermomix chops the pickled gherkins and eschalot evenly in seconds without uneven chunks. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Stable emulsion - The TM7 whips the mayonnaise with mustard powder into a silky sauce that never splits. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing ease - The built-in scale of the TM7 weighs the sugar and salt precisely, so the sweet-salty balance is always right. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Flavour grinding - Grind a pinch of extra mustard seeds with the TM7 for a fresher, sharper taste than pre-ground powder. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Speedy blending - The Thermomix blends garlic powder through the sauce in one quick burst, faster than stirring by hand. [Mixing]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- pickled gherkins
- eschalot
- mayonnaise
- white sugar
- mustard powder
- garlic powder
- salt