The big mac has to be one of the worlds most recognised burgers. Even if you've never had one, you've almost certainly heard of it. The McDonald's big mac is a simple but effect burger, with it's 2 beef patties, lettuce, onion, pickles, cheese and that iconic sauce. Now the sauce is actually really simple to make. In fact McDonald's themselves have made a video on how it's made.

The problem with that video is it didn't give you any quantities, but don't worry I got your back! As I said in the video, I have many fond memories of the big mac. Although I rarely eat them these days, I just have a feeling of nostalgia come over me whenever I see one. That's the great thing about food, is it's a direct connection to your emotions and parts of your life - good or bad - just like music.

Now some quick tips on how to make your own big mac at home. One thing I had a little difficulty with was buying the green pickle relish. Most burger relishes in the UK see to be of the red kind, which is not what we want for a big mac burger sauce. I did find some though at Mark's & Spencer's but I do believe Sainsbury's and some of the bigger supermarkets stock a version of green pickle relish, so you might have to hunt around a bit. Another tip, is to buy good beef! Go to the butcher and get the best you can afford, because it will make your burgers so much better.

To make a big mac burger you will need:

Makes 1 big mac

• 200g of good quality ground beef

• Finely diced white onion

• Sliced iceberg lettuce

• Sesame seeded burger buns cut into 3, or use 2 bases and 1 top

• 3 slices of gherkins (pickles)

• 1 slice or processed cheese or American cheese

For the sauce

• 4 tbsp of good mayonnaise

• 1/4 tbsp of green pickle relish

• 1/4 tbsp of American mustard

• 1/4 tbsp of white distilled vinegar

• 1/2 tsp of onion powder

• 1/2 tsp of garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp of paprika