Big Boy's Tartar Sauce Clone / Copycat Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by steve in FL

"There is a distinct difference in the sauce used to make Big Boy's Slim Jim sandwich.. the Elias Brother's chain (in the midwest) uses tartar sauce, and Bob's Big Boys out west use a type of 1000-Island.. since moving from Michigan to Florida, I had to figure out how to duplicate that awesome sandwich, and I did it. The key is this tartar sauce, which is kind of silly, because how many ways can you make tartar sauce, lol.. Well one day when I was back in Michigan for a visit, I bought a jar of their famous tartar to bring home with me, and made a simple clone from the ingredients listed on the jar. This is perfect. Now I can have Slim Jims whenever.. Oh! Today was whenever - LOL!!"

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Ready In:
4mins

Ingredients:
4
Yields:

1 cup

Serves:
8

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ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice

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directions

  • Combine all, allow flavors to blend several hours.
  • Note: To make the wonderful Slim Jim sandwich (basically a ham/swiss, but the technique is kind of important, as is the combination of sauce and ingredients) see recipe #246365. Big Boy grills their sandwiches to toast the buns. . I grill them on the George Foreman thing.

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  1. This is the exact recipe, with the exception of the pickle juice, I use lemon juice, that was on the Bob's Big Boy Tartar sauce 40 years ago. I have made it since that time, 40 years plus. It's the best and the only Tartar Sauce that anyone should use, and would use after trying it. Kudos to you steve in FL, thank you for showing the world REAL TARTAR SAUCE.

    Juliesmom

  2. I made this recipe exactly as written with no deviations. I am from Ohio and I love Big boy! Things do taste different on the west coast and I am always super happy when I can duplicate a taste from home. This is a great clone and I have put it to use over the past week- hamburgers, shrimp and calamari. It is a perfect balance of flavors and does not overwhelm delicate seafood.

    Brandess

  3. I grew up in the Cleveland Oh. area & I have been eating Big Boy's for about 52 years. Back then, it was called "Manners". (my sister worked there as a car hop, wearing roller skates. My clone of Big Boy sauce is a little different but i think it is a exact copy of the "Manners" (& Bob's Big Boy sauce... (all ingredients were taken from the "list of ingredients" found on the jars of Big Boy sauce they sold) 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice 4 Tablespoons dill relish (very well drained) 1/8 teaspoon onion powder dash paprika pinch garlic powder

  4. I made this but omitted the pickle juice as I am not a fan of pickles. I used this sauce with a recipe for the slim jim sandwich on cd kitchens #12797 and it was exactly as the Elias Brothers Slim Jim in Michigan.

    mimos

  5. Grew up in Ohio. All time favorite is Frisch's Big Boy. When we lost ours in Heath Ohio I' d drive to Columbus - every week-no to have a Big Boy. burger. Finally my prayers were answered & they announced the upcoming return to Heath. I made a count down calendar like 6 months before the return date. I' announce the number of days until I'd be feasting at my favorite restaurant. On the day of the opening, my co-workers surprised me with a $50 Frisch's gift certificate! Anywhoo. I now live in Florida. Needless to say I crave my Big Boy burgers. I made this copy cat recipe and I'm in HEAVEN!!!! It's perfect! Thank you SO MUCH ??????????

    Sheila S.

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  1. I worked for months to copy Frisch's sauce for the Bar/Grill that I managed. My recipe was pretty similar to yours but a couple of tweaks make all the difference. To keep the onions from overwhelming, squeeze all the juice out of the chopped onions before adding and use sweet onions. Also, using a lite mayo lets the flavors of the ingredients sing!

    Darlene E.

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FAQs

What kind of sauce is on a Frisch's Big Boy? ›

Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant's Tartar Sauce.

What is Big Boy Slim Jim sauce made of? ›

dill pickle juice 1/2 t. Dijon mustard 1 t. sugar Mix the Big Boy Slim Jim sauce ingredients together thoroughly as listed.

What is a good substitute for tartar sauce? ›

Instead of tartar sauce, use a garlicky aioli with or without a little dill or chopped pickle. Another good sauce option that goes well with seafood is a tomato-based co*cktail sauce. Hummus, which is also slightly acidic with lemon juice, can also make a nice dip for seafood.

What is traditional tartar sauce made of? ›

Wondering what's in tartar sauce? It's typically made with mayonnaise, chopped pickles or relish, lemon juice, and herbs (like tarragon and dill). There are also a handful of optional ingredients you can add that take the tartar sauce's flavor to the next level. For example, this recipe includes yellow mustard.

Who makes Frisch's tartar sauce? ›

This famous tartar sauce has been made by a small family owned company in Reading/Silverton called Food Specialties for over fifty years. The company was founded in the early twenties by Louis Schulman and specializes in the production of sauces, spreads and dressings.

Is Frisch's Big Boy the same as Big Boy? ›

The Big Boy hamburger

The original version developed by Bob Wian (left) has mayonnaise and red relish (a combination of pickle relish, ketchup and chili sauce). Frisch's version (right) replaces them with tartar sauce and dill pickles, and applies them in a different order.

Are Slim Jims made out of beef? ›

BEEF, PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA AND EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM NITRITE.

What kind of cheese goes on a Slim Jim? ›

Slim Jim® Original 'N Cheese combines bold meaty flavor with real cheddar cheese for a powerful snacking combo. Whether you're hanging with the gang, gaming all night, or just need some serious snack power, let the OG deliver you from hunger.

Are Slim Jims artificial? ›

Made with beef, pork, and chicken, these Savage-sized meat snacks contain no artificial flavors and no artificial colors... just the wildly satisfying taste of Slim Jim Mild Meat Stick goodness that will have you saying, "Ohhh yeah!"

What does Gordon Ramsay put in his tartar sauce? ›

For the Tartar Sauce
  1. 1 Tablespoon of Gherkins, chopped.
  2. 50 Grams Creme Fraiche.
  3. 200 Grams Mayonnaise.
  4. 3/4 Shallot Diced.
  5. Lemon Juice (about 1 Teaspoon)
  6. Hot Sauce (Optional)

What is McDonald's tartar sauce made of? ›

According to McDonald's website, the ingredients for the actual tartar sauce that goes on the Filet-O-Fish include soybean oil, pickle relish, calcium chloride, spice extractives, polysorbate 80, egg yolks, water, onions, distilled vinegar, sugar, spice, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and parsley.

What is the difference between tartar sauce and tartare sauce? ›

Tartar sauce (French: sauce tartare; spelled tartare sauce in the UK, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries) is a condiment made of mayonnaise, chopped pickles and relish, caper, and herbs such as tarragon and dill.

Does tartar sauce contain vinegar? ›

Tartar sauce is a rich, creamy, tangy condiment typically served cold made of mayonnaise, chopped pickles (gherkins in the UK), capers, lemon juice and herbs such as dill, chives, tarragon and/or parsley. Some variations include olives, onions or shallots and apple cider vinegar.

What are the ingredients in Dukes tartar sauce? ›

Made with your favorite tangy mayonnaise and crunchy pickles, olives, and capers, Duke's Tartar Sauce is the ideal seafood condiment. Cold Weather Warning: If you are shipping to a location that is experiencing cold weather, please consider delaying your order until temps are warmer.

How long does homemade tartar sauce last? ›

Tartar sauce should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about a week. Obviously, if it starts to smell funky in the fridge or the flavor is off before the week is up, you should dump it. Similar to other mayonnaise-based condiments, tartar sauce does not freeze well because the emulsion can break.

What is guys special sauce? ›

Guy Fieri's seasoned combo of mayo + ketchup turns out a special sauce that's just right for dressing up burgers & sandwiches, or as a dip. Guy uses this sauce to make his Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich (starring his Brined & Fried Chicken Tenders + coleslaw).

What is the sauce in a Big Tasty? ›

Exclusively made for McDonald's restaurants and consists of our special Big Tasty spices, Soybean Oil, Milk Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Natural Smoke and additional flavors and ingredients.

What is in Big Carl sauce? ›

Big Carl. Although the exact composition of the sauce is a trade-secret, its likely ingredients include mayonnaise, eggs, pickles, green onions, salt and pepper and chili sauce. It is comparable to McDonald's own special sauce, first released in 1975.

What is Dugg sauce? ›

It is a Thousand Island base mixed with roasted garlic, capers and shallots.

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