Big Mac

BIG MAC

The Big Mac. This is a classic example of a McDonald's delicacy. The Notorious Big. Introduced to the pubic in 1967, millions of men, women, and children stop by McDonald's every day to get a taste of this divine burger. Being a double-decker burger, it is unique in many ways. With the Big Mac, the first bite is as good as the last.

The bun of the Big Mac is the one we are all used to seeing on the McDonald's regular menu - a large bun sprinkled with sesame seeds. However, an additional separating bun is placed in the middle of the burger to separate the top and bottom, making it a double-decker. Although not as sweet as an average value picks bun, the large sesame seed bun does still have a considerable amount of sugar added of complement the saltiness and umami of the rest of the burger. 

Vegetables on the Big Mac include pickles, lettuce, and onions. Each of them give off their own unique flavours, but still blend together very nicely (although I find the pickles are often overpowering compared to the rest of the ingredients). The onions give off a good taste at the start, although the aftertaste is not very desirable. The lettuce is good, however, and there is a generous amount on both the top and bottom halves.

Unfortunately, there is only one slice of cheese on the entire Big Mac, and it costs around 40 cents to add another slice. The cheese adds a great, gooey texture and taste, leaving you wanting more. McDonald's Canada announced on their "Your Questions" page that the cheese on the Big Mac is processed, and unfortunately, it isn't hard to tell. The cheese does not taste very real. That doesn't stop most people though, as it still tastes good.

The fourth ingredient of the famed Big Mac is the famed Big Mac Sauce. Many people not only add extra sauce to their Big Mac's, but also add it to many other menu items. It's taste is similar to thousand island dressing, and definitely goes well with the rest of the Big Mac. It is just creamy enough to give it a good texture, without being too thick or too runny. Although the actual recipe is a closely guarded secret, McDonald's Canada did release a video with Executive Chef Dan Coudreaut, showing how to make a similar sauce. Here is a link to the video.

The last ingredient is the patty. Or should I say patties, as there are 2 on each Big Mac, and 4 on each Double Big Mac. Perfectly seasoned to melt in your mouth, these patties are the reason that McDonald's is as famous as it is today. They are featured on several McDonald's burgers other than the Big Mac, including the QPC, hamburger, and McDouble. These patties are not dry, but still not too moist or wet. The flavour is very good, on par with a classic homemade patty. And the best part- they are made with 100% real beef. McDonald's Canada can not seem to make it clear enough that their patties are not fake like many people think. As someone who has spent a lot of time working in a McDonald's, I know for a fact that the only things in the patties are beef, a few minor preservatives, and small ingredients to hold the patty together.

Overall, I would rate this burger an 8/10. It is a very good tasting burger, and it is understandable that McDonald's sells more of these than any other burger. There are only a few small things that turned me off, such as the overpowering taste of the pickles. Otherwise, this burger is very tasty and very unique.