But I am thrilled with the way you stack your burgers, and I’m doing that from now on as I have two grandsons that literally love cheeseburgers ,hamburgers of any sort, we called them smash burgers😂
Hope they enjoy! You know this is one of those recipes if wrapped in paper, and given to someone, they would enjoy it (as long as they eat burgers) Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik
That is how Big Macs in the USA were made back in the 70s!!! Even the 80s, they started to go downhill in the USA. Now in the USA, the famed Big Mac is smooshed down to about 2 inches high, and the bread is smooshed down and the patties are thin and sorry and the one tiny teaspoon of the sauce is nothing like it was 40 or 50 years ago! The sauce used to be the whole deliciousness of the sandwich/burger!! But today......it tastes like cheap sugar sauce!!! I have not had a Big Mac in maybe 18 years! You are making the good ole fashioned Big Mac from back in the day when you got a Big Big Mac for your money. I would not give 2 cents for a Big Mac today. I will shut down my rant now. Yours looks delicious.
A Big Mac paid properly and very enjoyable. Yes, everything declines when it has a reputation. It's so easy to make a good copy at home; it's delicious and light. Love my burgers! Best, Rik
Yes I agree, I was in Grammer school when the Big Mac was introduced in the USA, it was so much better. The quality has declined. However, also being British and living in England, the quality of beef used in the Big Mac sold in the U.K. tastes much better. The U.K. has higher standards in the sourcing of the beef. I am going to try RIK's version at home...Rik, you're the best! Love your channel. I especially love that I can find the classic British food my English mum cooked (married to my American dad). Cheers!
It is better if made at home. Macdonalds don't hide anything. They have all the ingredients listed on their website and the weights. Reasonably straightforward to replicate a good copy. I think it's worth making at home if you like burgers. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChefI like that they’re so transparent about ingredients etc it’s such a difference to other companies. It also helps when someone like you makes a version so the rest of us know and can make our own
I've just watched Rhinos vs. Wakefield for the first time in years. It was an okay game. No one streams typically. All good here, cold, night down to 15 degrees - day back up to 26 blue skies - terrible! Have a good one, mate@@mrdangiles90
Happy new year! Great job Wayne. The good thing is if you have the patties made and frozen - they cook within 5 mins. It takes longer to put the burger together. Again great job. Best, Rik
Mike, I used to have big burgers; I don't go over 120 g now - rarely, anyway. I have a friend who insists on his burgers at 200g (and I have seen him burn the outside before, ha ha ha ). The big chains give their weight quantities online, so it's easy to compare. We all make different. The thing is, to Enjoy! I love a Cheese and bacon burger. Best, Rik
Mike - make the sauce to go with it - you wont buy another that is for sure - I eat my burgers like this every week. There is one point that someone made and I have checked MacDonalds do season when they are cooked. Other than that , this is a great copy. Best, Rik
Hi Rik Looks wonderful. Definitely going to give these a go. Do you use 5% fat mince? Just found your channel tonight and it is great, some lovely recipes 👍
Thank you. I just use anything to be honest. I never get hung up on that. There are some many fat content levels these days It would take too long in finding. Sorry, I hope that helps. Best, Rik
I've never had a 'big mac'?I've been told they're not worth the money,but if they looked like what you've just made I could be tempted (if someone else is paying😂)nice one Ric from BIGMICK IN THE UK 🇬🇧
Hey, Mick - the cost of the products isn't cheap - however, it's iconic. There is one thing for certain: they were spot on as a business when they had the idea to put a burger worldwide on a franchise. The last Big Mac I had in the UK was 20 years ago, and it looked like it had been sat on by Aunt Bessie - however, the Asia franchise takes it seriously, and the Big Mac looks like the picture on the menu. The thing is, I make my own now, and KFC its easy, quick food at home at about a third of the price. If you get a chance, Mick, and if you are up for it (I know you cook), Nip in, try a Big Mac, and then make this one! If you like burgers, this is a good one, mate! Best, Rik
I can mate; for the onions used here - they are not dehydrated crisp - Now I did know that the onions in Mac's were fully then rehydrated - I dehydrate mine to soft - which, in essence, is the same. Now, I bobbed these in the oven at a reasonably low setting, 60 degrees, for around 50 mins. These were quite thick-sliced. Hope that helps. Best, Rik
Hey Mate, in the oven on toast - 70 degrees, about 35 - 40 mins - depends on how thick you have cut them - watch them - don't brown and do not dry out. Best, Rik
Good choice in the big Mac controversy. I am almost certain over 30 years ago. There was a touch of horseradish sauce in the big Mac secret sauce. If I make it, I’m putting a tad bit of horseradish in it.😂 It is a Information war
Yes there are many purists and many against. The Big Mac does seem to have changed over the many years. Some claim it to be rubbish. I don't agree. I feel that quality products are used. Sometimes the presentation by the counter staff is lacking and it all looks thrown together. However that said, I prefer to make my own and I do eat at least 3 or 4 times a month. Dry frying the burger from frozen gives a great smokey flavour. Easy to do because they are not too thick. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik
Hello .... Quarter pounder just sounds so much MORE than 120g or 4 oz. doesn't it. Yours looks WAY better. When you get the McD's it's sloppily put together. Thanks and take care.
i've been doing something similar but had trouble with that burger press as didnt think of the plastic.Do you think cling film will work of can you say where you bet those plastic sheets? cheers
Big Mac's don't have sweet pickles, they have dill pickles. They also don't come with ketchup. Maybe there's some deviation for your country but US Big Mac's don't have sweet pickles or ketchup. Your buns seem quite a bit thicker than the current US Big Mac and, unless you specifically request they don't do it, they do salt the patties. Other than that your process looks relatively sane/plausible.
Thank you. They do in Thailand. The buns are made by the company that supplies Macs here! Differences and tastes I would imagine around the world. Best, Rik
No criticism from me - I state the fact how small it looks - How little you get for your money. All the burger chains have carried out research and decided the best size for the burgers - I agree with them. When the burgers are complete - good size. Best, Rik
Too bad Burger Chef went out of business, they had a thiple bun sandwich like the Big Mac, called the Big Chef. Very similar but their meat was char-broiled over a flame, and was soo good😋. Also had a large burger like the Whopper called the Super Chef. In the late 1960's could get small burger, fries & carton of milk and get change back from one💲Dollar. In 1982 a McD Big Mac Combo was $2.00 even...tax included, plus you didn't have to fight with them about half empty fry containers, lack of sauce or cold food. Fast food so bad and expensive don't eat out anymore☹️.
Perhaps after cooking and putting McDonalds press the finished Big Mac…personally, I prefer Burger King as you get more value for money…how about a double whopper in a future vid
By making it like this, I have a freezer full of the patties ready to go anytime. The sauce keeps in the fridge for more than 4 months (the longest I have). It works to about a third of the price made at home (here, anyway). Once the ingredients are prepped, making them at home will take 5 minutes. Best, Rik
That really is pathetic, Derek - look at the ingredients and then probably look at the court case properly - was it the way the ingredients were prepared - this video shows how to make a Big Mac. It is prepared properly at home - real quality. I do think if you have the intention to belittle anyone, including MacDonalds, you would have full knowledge, and guess what? On this channel, I cook, so I really couldn't care less. Best, Rik
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You just saved a lot of families a lot of money, the simplest things leave me in awww as always. Well done. Thanks Rik 😊
Thank you. Best, Rik
Again Rik,that looks beautiful.Makes me hungry watching you.Keep up the good work.
Thank you, I will Best, Rik
But I am thrilled with the way you stack your burgers, and I’m doing that from now on as I have two grandsons that literally love cheeseburgers ,hamburgers of any sort, we called them smash burgers😂
Hope they enjoy! You know this is one of those recipes if wrapped in paper, and given to someone, they would enjoy it (as long as they eat burgers) Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik
That is how Big Macs in the USA were made back in the 70s!!! Even the 80s, they started to go downhill in the USA. Now in the USA, the famed Big Mac is smooshed down to about 2 inches high, and the bread is smooshed down and the patties are thin and sorry and the one tiny teaspoon of the sauce is nothing like it was 40 or 50 years ago! The sauce used to be the whole deliciousness of the sandwich/burger!! But today......it tastes like cheap sugar sauce!!! I have not had a Big Mac in maybe 18 years! You are making the good ole fashioned Big Mac from back in the day when you got a Big Big Mac for your money. I would not give 2 cents for a Big Mac today. I will shut down my rant now. Yours looks delicious.
A Big Mac paid properly and very enjoyable. Yes, everything declines when it has a reputation. It's so easy to make a good copy at home; it's delicious and light. Love my burgers! Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef You are the best!!! Sorry for my rant in the comments. I should try making yours at home.
Rant away - no problems - gets folks talking. Best, Rik @@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits
My daughter took a close up photograph of one of their patties. It was gross. No one in the family has eaten McDonald's since.
Yes I agree, I was in Grammer school when the Big Mac was introduced in the USA, it was so much better. The quality has declined. However, also being British and living in England, the quality of beef used in the Big Mac sold in the U.K. tastes much better. The U.K. has higher standards in the sourcing of the beef. I am going to try RIK's version at home...Rik, you're the best! Love your channel. I especially love that I can find the classic British food my English mum cooked (married to my American dad). Cheers!
That looks better than any Big Mac I’ve ever had Rik👌🏻
Didn’t realise the patties were so tiny😳
Bang on!
It is better if made at home. Macdonalds don't hide anything. They have all the ingredients listed on their website and the weights. Reasonably straightforward to replicate a good copy. I think it's worth making at home if you like burgers. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChefI like that they’re so transparent about ingredients etc it’s such a difference to other companies. It also helps when someone like you makes a version so the rest of us know and can make our own
Absolutely!
Its a good burger. Best, Rik
Another one on our to cook list.....
JUST LOOK AT THAT😋 brilliant Rik mate...miles better than the real thing
Cheers, mate, I hope all is well on your end? Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef Hey man all good cheers glad Christmas is over. Crazy weather here near Leeds heavy rain and floods. Hope you are good Rik
I've just watched Rhinos vs. Wakefield for the first time in years. It was an okay game. No one streams typically. All good here, cold, night down to 15 degrees - day back up to 26 blue skies - terrible! Have a good one, mate@@mrdangiles90
Great job as always Rik
Looks great 👍 omg I have to try this 🤩
That looks delicious, the big macs we get are just......well....sloppy and horrible in the UK...but your version I am definitely going to make 😊
Neil, this is a cracker and worth making. I don't think you will eat a shop one after. Best, Rik
Well I made it today and it was a double thumbs up from my son and myself
Thanks Rik
Happy New year 🎉
Happy new year! Great job Wayne. The good thing is if you have the patties made and frozen - they cook within 5 mins. It takes longer to put the burger together. Again great job. Best, Rik
That looks belting Rik. I’m always fixed on 170 180g for homemade burger for the Weber but you’ve just shown me another path. Thank you 👍🏻
Mike, I used to have big burgers; I don't go over 120 g now - rarely, anyway. I have a friend who insists on his burgers at 200g (and I have seen him burn the outside before, ha ha ha ). The big chains give their weight quantities online, so it's easy to compare. We all make different. The thing is, to Enjoy! I love a Cheese and bacon burger. Best, Rik
Now we are talking Ronald (Sorry Rik!) been wanting to make a copy of these for ages! 🙃
Mike - make the sauce to go with it - you wont buy another that is for sure - I eat my burgers like this every week. There is one point that someone made and I have checked MacDonalds do season when they are cooked. Other than that , this is a great copy. Best, Rik
This is brilliant
Thank you. Best, Rik
Hi Rik
Looks wonderful. Definitely going to give these a go. Do you use 5% fat mince? Just found your channel tonight and it is great, some lovely recipes 👍
Thank you. I just use anything to be honest. I never get hung up on that. There are some many fat content levels these days It would take too long in finding. Sorry, I hope that helps. Best, Rik
I've never had a 'big mac'?I've been told they're not worth the money,but if they looked like what you've just made I could be tempted (if someone else is paying😂)nice one Ric from BIGMICK IN THE UK 🇬🇧
Hey, Mick - the cost of the products isn't cheap - however, it's iconic. There is one thing for certain: they were spot on as a business when they had the idea to put a burger worldwide on a franchise. The last Big Mac I had in the UK was 20 years ago, and it looked like it had been sat on by Aunt Bessie - however, the Asia franchise takes it seriously, and the Big Mac looks like the picture on the menu. The thing is, I make my own now, and KFC its easy, quick food at home at about a third of the price. If you get a chance, Mick, and if you are up for it (I know you cook), Nip in, try a Big Mac, and then make this one! If you like burgers, this is a good one, mate! Best, Rik
Hi Rik. Looks good, can you explain how to de hydrate the onions. What temp / setting.
I can mate; for the onions used here - they are not dehydrated crisp - Now I did know that the onions in Mac's were fully then rehydrated - I dehydrate mine to soft - which, in essence, is the same. Now, I bobbed these in the oven at a reasonably low setting, 60 degrees, for around 50 mins. These were quite thick-sliced. Hope that helps. Best, Rik
Maccas do season their patties before they take them off the grill. Other than that, looks pretty authentic
Thanks for that, Tony. Do you know the seasoning? Best, Rik
Salt and pepper always!
Mickey D's does that.
Not gonna lie...I started salivating... Looks like its gonna be burgers tonight 😂
Thank you. Best, Rik
and it would taste so much better
Thank you. Best, Rik
Great video Rik. I have the same oven, how long did you dehydrate that onion for? Thanks in advance!
Hey Mate, in the oven on toast - 70 degrees, about 35 - 40 mins - depends on how thick you have cut them - watch them - don't brown and do not dry out. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef thanks that's great. Is there any reason why you didn't use the specific rehydrate function on the oven? Cheers
No mate - just bobbed it in for quickness - I normally use a dehydrator. Best, Rik@@miickyp
@@BackyardChef cheers Rik, appreciate ur replies, keep up the great work 😊👍🏻
Thanks mate, will try to. Best, Rik @@miickyp
Good choice in the big Mac controversy. I am almost certain over 30 years ago. There was a touch of horseradish sauce in the big Mac secret sauce. If I make it, I’m putting a tad bit of horseradish in it.😂
It is a Information war
Yes there are many purists and many against. The Big Mac does seem to have changed over the many years. Some claim it to be rubbish. I don't agree. I feel that quality products are used. Sometimes the presentation by the counter staff is lacking and it all looks thrown together. However that said, I prefer to make my own and I do eat at least 3 or 4 times a month. Dry frying the burger from frozen gives a great smokey flavour. Easy to do because they are not too thick. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik
WoW looking tasty 😋👍🏽😘
Thank you 😋Very! Best, Rik
Hello .... Quarter pounder just sounds so much MORE than 120g or 4 oz. doesn't it. Yours looks WAY better. When you get the McD's it's sloppily put together. Thanks and take care.
Thank you. Best, Rik
i've been doing something similar but had trouble with that burger press as didnt think of the plastic.Do you think cling film will work of can you say where you bet those plastic sheets? cheers
I make the plastic sheets from cutting a small pack of bags. Thank you. Best, Rik
Cheers@@BackyardChef
I bet that tastes exactly like a big mac
Thank you. Best, Rik
Lovely and well made.
Mcdonalds wins it though.😮
Really great effort
Ha ha ha Thank you. Best, Rik
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Big Mac's don't have sweet pickles, they have dill pickles. They also don't come with ketchup. Maybe there's some deviation for your country but US Big Mac's don't have sweet pickles or ketchup. Your buns seem quite a bit thicker than the current US Big Mac and, unless you specifically request they don't do it, they do salt the patties. Other than that your process looks relatively sane/plausible.
Thank you. They do in Thailand. The buns are made by the company that supplies Macs here! Differences and tastes I would imagine around the world. Best, Rik
You criticize the patty size, but when you deliver your final product you praise yourself.
No criticism from me - I state the fact how small it looks - How little you get for your money. All the burger chains have carried out research and decided the best size for the burgers - I agree with them. When the burgers are complete - good size. Best, Rik
What beef ratio 80/20?
Looks like it Mike. Best, Rik
Too bad Burger Chef went out of business, they had a thiple bun sandwich like the Big Mac, called the Big Chef. Very similar but their meat was char-broiled over a flame, and was soo good😋. Also had a large burger like the Whopper called the Super Chef. In the late 1960's could get small burger, fries & carton of milk and get change back from one💲Dollar. In 1982 a McD Big Mac Combo was $2.00 even...tax included, plus you didn't have to fight with them about half empty fry containers, lack of sauce or cold food. Fast food so bad and expensive don't eat out anymore☹️.
Great memories. I enjoyed reading. Make at home if you can always better. Best, Rik
Thats not the right layering, but i loved the technique.
Thank you. Best, Rik
The original big mac was two 1/4 pound patties
Thank you. Best, Rik
Perhaps after cooking and putting McDonalds press the finished Big Mac…personally, I prefer Burger King as you get more value for money…how about a double whopper in a future vid
On it, Best, Rik
that's look better that real bigmac, but why to work so hard if you can get the real one by 8€? :D Mayby just that! Must add that to test list.
By making it like this, I have a freezer full of the patties ready to go anytime. The sauce keeps in the fridge for more than 4 months (the longest I have). It works to about a third of the price made at home (here, anyway). Once the ingredients are prepped, making them at home will take 5 minutes. Best, Rik
If thats a replica of McDonalds big mac. Why did Jamie Oliver win a court case against them, saying their burgers were unfit for human consumption.
That really is pathetic, Derek - look at the ingredients and then probably look at the court case properly - was it the way the ingredients were prepared - this video shows how to make a Big Mac. It is prepared properly at home - real quality. I do think if you have the intention to belittle anyone, including MacDonalds, you would have full knowledge, and guess what? On this channel, I cook, so I really couldn't care less. Best, Rik
You have the recipe wrong. 2 all beef patties, lettuce, 1 cheese, 2 pickles, on a sesame seed bun. NO KETCHUP. The patties are seasoned.
Thanks Barry. Are you in the States? Best, Rik