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McDonalds Spicy Pepper Sauce Recipe

McDonald's Spicy Pepper Sauce Recipe

This delectable concoction of spices and flavors takes the dish to a whole new level, leaving your taste buds craving more.
In this article, we'll be exploring the ingredients and steps involved in recreating this beloved sauce in your own kitchen.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Equipment
  • 1 medium-sized mixing bowl
Ingredients
  
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tbsp dill pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp red hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 1 tbsp red Tabasco sauce
  • 2 tbsp French dressing
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Reaper sauce or habanero mango sauce adjust to your heat preference
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam for McDonald's Mighty Hot Sauce Recipe variation
Instructions
 
  • Mix the base
    In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, red hot sauce, red Tabasco sauce, French dressing, and ketchup.
    Whisk together until you achieve a smooth, well-blended consistency.
  • Add heat and flavor
    Next, incorporate the yellow mustard, Reaper sauce or habanero mango sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  • Taste and adjust
    At this point, taste your sauce and adjust the heat, spice, and flavorings as needed.
    You may want to add more Reaper sauce or habanero mango sauce for increased heat or mix in additional spices to suit your preferences.
    Optional: McDonald's Mighty Hot Sauce Recipe Variation.
    If you'd like to create a copycat version of McDonald's Mighty Hot Sauce, simply add 1 tablespoon of apricot jam to the mixture and blend it in completely.
  • Chill and serve
    Cover the bowl and transfer the sauce to the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
    Once chilled, serve your Spicy Pepper Sauce alongside your favorite foods and enjoy!
    By following these simple steps, you can confidently and easily create your very own McDonald's Spicy Pepper Sauce at home.
    Enjoy this tasty addition to your meal and impress your friends and family with your homemade version of a popular fast food favorite.