Ever dreamed of making your own version of McDonald's burgers in your kitchen? Well, now you can, thanks to some insider tips from a fast-food chain expert. Mike Haracz, a past McDonald's corporate chef, regularly shares McDonald's secrets and ordering hacks on his TikTok (@chefmikeharacz). Recently, he embarked on a quest to identify the best grocery store alternative for the pickles used in McDonald's burgers.
In a popular video with over 309,000 views, Mike Haracz shared his journey of finding a pickle brand that closely matches McDonald's pickles in both ingredients and taste: Best Maid Hamburger Slices. These pickles, though crinkle-cut unlike McDonald's flat slices, were noted by Haracz for their strikingly similar taste. Best Maid also offers whole dill pickles, allowing customers to slice them at home for an even closer McDonald's lookalike.
Best Maid products can be found on their website, Walmart, and Amazon, though availability may vary. This TikTok is part of Haracz's series where he helps viewers find supermarket equivalents of McDonald's items. For instance, he recently identified Open Pit's Hickory Barbecue Sauce as a close substitute for McDonald's Tangy Barbeque Sauce. Available at Amazon, Walmart, and Meijer, customers can also check the Open Pit website for local availability.
Additionally, Haracz suggested Pilgrim's Chicken Breast Nuggets as a retail alternative for McDonald's Chicken McNuggets, noting their similar tempura-style breading. These nuggets are listed on the websites of Kroger, Walmart, and H-E-B, making them accessible for those looking to recreate the McDonald's nugget experience at home.