If you’ve ever had a hankering for a classic Arby’s Beef and Cheddar sandwich but didn’t want to make a fast food run, you can make our tangy, sweet, homemade Arby’s sauce at home. It’s so easy to make and keep in your refrigerator, and pairs perfectly with our Arby’s Ham and Cheese Melt or our copycat Arby’s Beef and Cheddar Sandwich. Serve the roast beef sandwich with our copycat Arby’s sauce recipe with some crispy curly fries or French fries and you’ll have the perfect fast food lunch right at home!
Ingredients in Arby’s Sauce
This simple recipe makes the tastiest tangy barbecue sauce! Keep it in a Mason jar a squeeze bottle or other airtight container and use this copycat recipe on all your favorite things! Here’s all you need:
Ketchup – half a cup ketchup, any brand will work great. If you like more of a tomato flavor, you can add a squirt of tomato paste. Apple cider vinegar – one tablespoon. Find it next to the regular vinegar in the grocery store. It has a deeper, tangier flavor than regular white vinegar. Brown sugar – one tablespoon, or a bit more if you like a sweeter sauce. Water – a couple of tablespoons to thin out the sauce. Salt – just a pinch to taste Garlic powder – a quarter teaspoon Onion powder – a quarter teaspoon Frank’s Hot Sauce – to taste. This is optional but if you like a spicy kick, this is the perfect ingredient. You can also use a dash or two of tabasco sauce.
Additions and Substitutions to Arby’s Sauce Recipe
While the recipe listed above will give you the same flavor as the Arby’s sauce packets in the restaurant, you have the luxury of making it your own when you make it at home. And there’s no wrong answer in your own kitchen! Try some of these variations to kick up the flavor a notch or two.
Add a teaspoon garlic powder, paprika or other spices. Toss in a dash of cayenne pepper. A little goes a long way! Try half a teaspoon or Worcestershire sauce. Mix with a little ranch dressing or mayonnaise for a fry sauce with a kick! A drizzle of corn syrup or molasses can add extra sweetness to the delicious sauce.
Simple Steps to Homemade Arby’s Sauce
Including prep time, the total time to make this easy sauce is less than five minutes! Whip it up anytime! Here’s what to do:
In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients listed. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Let it cool slightly, then serve!
What Else to Put Arby’s Sauce On
Besides Arby’s roast beef or ham and cheddar, there are so many other ways to use this Arby’s sauce recipe. Use leftover sauce for any of these recipes:
Dip chicken tenders into the tangy sauce. Try our yummy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe! Drizzle the sauce over chicken wings. Spread sauce on the bun of a Homemade Grilled Burger or grilled chicken sandwich. It also tastes yummy on a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or a sandwich of any kind, especially when you pair it with honey mustard or Arby’s Horsey sauce. Use as a dip for fries, onion rings, curly fries, or tater tots.
Storage Options
This delicious Arby’s sauce stays fresh in a covered container for at about 1-2 weeks in the fridge. If you want it to last longer, you can chill it in the freezer for about a month. Just make sure it’s completely covered in an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator, or warm up in the microwave to use. READ NEXT: 35+ Easy Lunch Ideas
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