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    Published: Jul 29, 2021 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Jeremy Klae · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Arby's Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

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    This Arby's Sauce Copycat Recipe is perfect over a Homemade Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich. The sweet and tangy flavor, iconic red but almost translucent color, and the drip down the sandwich? You cannot go wrong here! But...Don't forget...One more thing!

    Arby's Sauce served in a clear jar with a serving spoon.

    This sandwich wouldn't be complete without the Copycat Arby's Horsey Sauce to go right along with it!

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
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    • 📖 Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    If you love Arby's sauce as much as I do, this is a must-make! It's super easy and goes great on a lot of different dishes. Plus, you probably already have the ingredients in the fridge or pantry right now. Try putting some of this sauce on a Jucy Lucy Burger or using it as a dipping sauce for a Texas-Style Smoked Brisket!

    Ingredients

    Copycat Arby's sauce ingredients labeled on a wooden table.

    This recipe uses water, ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and kosher salt.

    I'm almost positive you already have all these things, so it's just a matter of mixing them...well...kind of.

    See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Ketchup being added to a small sauce pan over a heating element.

    Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk to be sure everything is thoroughly combined. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Sauce being stirred in a small sauce pan over a heating element.

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool. Pour the sauce into a condiment squeeze bottle or a mason jar and refrigerate for up to a week.

    Expert Tips

    • While it may seem counterintuitive to add white vinegar and apple cider vinegar, I recommend this, as using just one or the other slightly changes the flavor.
    • If you have a cooking blender, you can save time using the purée setting instead of making this on the stove.
    • I like to transfer the Arby's sauce to a squeeze bottle for easier storage and use. Plus, it will be good in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you buy Arby's Sauce

    Arby's does sell its sauces and grocery chains across the US, and you can also order them directly from Amazon.

    What is the Arby's Sauce made of?

    According to Arby's website, the ingredients in Arby's sauce are Water, Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Garlic (dehydrated), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Onion (dehydrated), Spice and Spice Extractives, Artificial Flavor,
    Extractives of Capsicum.

    What kind of sauce is Arby's?

    Arby's sauce is a vinegary tomato-based sauce that is slightly sweet and tangy at the same time.

    Is Arby's sauce different from Red Ranch?

    No, Arby's sauce and Red Ranch are different in that the Red Ranch sauce is creamier and a bit spicier than traditional Arby's Sauce.

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    📖 Recipe

    A single glass jar of copycat Arby's Sauce with a tray of curly fries blurred in the background.

    Arby's Sauce Copycat Recipe

    Super Easy Spot-on Arby's Sauce Copycat Recipe that can be made with items you probably already have in the fridge and pantry.
    3.74 from 52 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 20kcal
    Author: Jeremy Klae

    Ingredients

    • ¼ Cup Water
    • ½ Cup Ketchup
    • 2 tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
    • ½ tablespoon White Vinegar
    • ½ tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Paprika
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add all the ingredients and whisk to be sure everything is well incorporated.
    • Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool before transferring it to a squeeze bottle or mason jar, then place it in the fridge for up to a week.

    Video

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    Notes

    • While it may seem counterintuitive to add white vinegar and apple cider vinegar, I recommend this, as using just one or the other slightly changes the flavor.
    • If you have a cooking blender, you can save time using the purée setting instead of making this on the stove.
    • I like to transfer the Arby's sauce to a squeeze bottle for easier storage and use. Plus, it will be good in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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