There were the typical onespotato bun, burger, classic American cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

But I also experienced a taste that wasn’t expecting from this burger: Pickles.

And yet, there aren’t any pickles on Shake Shack’s ShackBurger.

Shake shack sauce recipe with copycat burger and crinkle cut fries

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The secret ingredient in the Shake Shack sauce recipe is pickle brine

Yes, pickle brine!

The trick is to form the patty into a large, thin disk.

The hamburger patty should look similar to a pancake.

Shake shack sauce recipe that tastes just like the real thing.

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Here’s what you’ll need.

Tip

Grill the burger instead!

Skip the butter and the cast-iron skillet, and throw those patties on the grill.

Copycat shake shack burger with crinkle cut fries to enjoy at home

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Easy, healthy,350-calorie recipe ideasyou can make at home.