The iconic Big Mac, introduced in 1968, features a signature sauce renowned for its creamy, tangy flavor and red tint. Mike Haracz, a former McDonald's chef, disclosed that paprika is the source of the red color, not ketchup. His video provides a recipe closely mirroring the original sauce, which combines ingredients like mayonnaise and white wine vinegar. Over decades, food enthusiasts have tried to recreate the beloved sauce, contributing to its mystique and status as a staple in fast food culture.
According to Mike Haracz, a former McDonald's corporate chef, the red hue comes not from ketchup, but from paprika.
Mike Haracz notes in his video that his shared recipe is 'as close as you are going to get' to the original Big Mac sauce.
Since McDonald's introduced the Big Mac in 1968, the massive sandwich has been topped by a red-tinged signature sauce that's equal parts creamy and tangy.
Curious foodies and those with sharp palates have attempted to make copycat recipes using everything from French dressing and dill pickle relish to turmeric.
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