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Copycat Hardee's Big Twin Sauce (Carl's Jr. Classic Sauce)

Copycat Hardee's Big Twin Sauce (Carl's Jr. Classic Sauce)

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
1 day
Total Time: 1 day 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

The mayo-and-pickle-based "special sauce" from Hardee's Big Hardee and Carl's Jr.'s Big Carl. Tangier than Thousand Island, less sweet than Big Mac sauce. 5 minutes to make, ready overnight.

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup mayonnaise, full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle, blotted dry, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons Heinz Chili Sauce, or 1 tsp ketchup + pinch cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow onion, or green onion, white parts, finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, taste first
  • ⅛ teaspoon sugar, optional, depending on relish sweetness

Instructions

  • Finely mince the fresh dill pickle and onion. Blot the pickle on paper towels.
  • Whisk the wet base. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, diced fresh pickle, chili sauce, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar until smooth.
  • Add aromatics. Stir in minced onion, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  • Taste and adjust. Add a pinch of salt or sugar if needed.
  • Rest. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally 24 hours.
  • Serve cold as a burger sauce, dipping sauce, or sandwich spread.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

Notes

  • Don't skip the 24-hour rest. It's the difference between okay and identical.
  • Mince everything finely — no big chunks.
  • Full-fat mayo only.
  • Heinz Chili Sauce is the flavor differentiator vs. plain ketchup.
  • Storage: Up to 7 days in refrigerator. Don't freeze.
  • Variations: Smoked paprika for smoky version; sriracha for spicy; Greek yogurt for half the mayo for lighter.

Serving Suggestions

  • Classic Big Twin Burger / Big Carl assembly
  • Dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, chicken tenders
  • Spread for cold deli sandwiches
  • Hot dog topping
  • Veggie dip
  • Salad dressing (thinned with a teaspoon of buttermilk)

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg