Recipes Everyday Cooking More Meal Ideas Copycat This Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce Tastes Just Like the Real Thing 4.5 (8) 8 Reviews 1 Photo Skip the drive-thru—you already have everything you need to make fast food’s greatest dipping sauce. By Marianne Williams Marianne Williams Marianne has been writing and testing recipes in the test kitchens for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. She studied at the International Culinary Center, in New York, and the International School of Italian Cuisine, in Italy, under highly esteemed chefs and graduated in 2015. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 7, 2024 Tested by Catherine Jessee Tested by Catherine Jessee Catherine Jessee is a Test Kitchen Assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, Eating Well, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People, and Southern Living. Prior to joining the Food Studios, she accumulated 3 years of experience cooking in restaurants. She has contributed to publications like Domino Magazine, The Knot Magazine, and Wildsam Almanacs. Her go-to potluck dish is Ritz Crackers and pimento cheese—always using her mom's recipe. You can follow her cooking adventures on Instagram @catherinejessee. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1 Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 8 servings Yield: 1 1/2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Raising Cane’s is a Louisiana-based fast food chain that’s gained immense popularity in the last decade, largely because of two things: Its beloved chicken fingers and its signature sauce, dubbed Cane’s sauce. Cane’s sauce has a devoted following all on its own, with some fans even saying they’d go so far as to drink the stuff. The chain doesn’t sell bottles of Cane’s sauce (yet, at least), but you can order large quantities on the side—up to a 32-ounce cup. While the chain has expanded significantly over the last few years, you may still be waiting on Raising Cane’s to open near you. Whether you’re in that camp or are a longtime fan of Cane’s sauce, this copycat recipe tastes just like the real thing (and costs way less than the drive-thru). Here’s how to make Copycat Cane’s Sauce at home with simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand. What Is In Cane’s Sauce? Cane’s sauce is a take on Russian Dressing or Thousand Island Dressing, AKA many fast food chain’s special sauce. It’s a mayonnaise-based sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings like garlic powder and lots of freshly cracked black pepper. Our test kitchen team calls it, “the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory, with an underlying warmth from the pepper.” What Can You Use Cane’s Sauce On? This sauce would be perfect on a burger or hot dog, or served alongside any fried food, from chicken tenders and French fries to fried pickles or onion rings. If you’re an air fryer fanatic, you may want to keep this sauce on hand at all times for dipping purposes. You could even serve it in place of ranch on a veggie tray. As one taster said, “they should call this comeback sauce because people keep coming back.” Tips for Making the Best Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce Opt for fresh ground pepper for this recipe—the peppery flavor is what sets this apart from other special sauces.This recipe can be easily scaled; You can halve it, or double or even triple it to make a big batch for your next party.This can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Our tasters note that it actually tastes even better when made a day ahead rather than served immediately after making. Editorial contributions by Courtney Kassel Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings servings 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh black pepper Hot store bought chicken fingers Hot crinkle-cut fries Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios If serving immediately, transfer mixture to a small bowl; serve with chicken fingers and crinkle fries. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 103 Calories 10g Fat 3g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 103 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Sodium 287mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 2g Protein 0g 1% Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 40mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.