Our Copycat Arby’s Sauce tastes just like the sauce served at Arby’s restaurants. Better yet – it’s made with ingredients you might already have at home.
Easy-To-Make Copycat Arby’s Sauce
If you’ve ever had a roast beef sandwich from Arby’s, then you are probably familiar with the delicious sauce they serve. It’s delicious and really enhances the flavor of roast beef.
The good news is…now you can make it at home with our Copycat Arby’s Sauce recipe. (Then make our Roast Beef & Cheddar Sliders!)
It’s a zesty-sweet sauce made from ingredients you probably have on hand in your kitchen pantry and refrigerator. Just whisk it together in a bowl and enjoy.
Why you'll love Copycat Arby's Sauce
- You won’t have to make a special trip to Arby’s to enjoy this sauce on a roast beef or steak sandwiches or any other recipe that calls for a sweet and zesty barbecue sauce.
- It’s quick and easy to make from common pantry ingredients.
- You can make as much or as little as needed – no need to buy the bottled versions either.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ketchup
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Hot Sauce – We used Cholula.
- Seasonings – Kosher salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Water
Special Tools Needed
- Various Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
How do I make Copycat Arby's Sauce?
- Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Chill until ready to serve. (You may want to whisk again after the sugar dissolves.)
- Serve spooned over our Roast Beef and Cheddar Sliders or any sandwich or burger that calls for barbecue sauce.
Tips & Tricks
Allow the Copycat Arby’s Sauce to sit for at least fifteen minutes so the brown sugar fully dissolves and the flavors meld together.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make Copycat Arby’s Sauce ahead of time? Yes, should be made ahead so the flavors have a change to meld.
- How do I store leftovers? Store in a covered container or bottle in the refrigerator for as long as the expiration date of the ketchup you used.
- Can I freeze? We’ve never tried freezing this sauce. You probably can, but we recommend mixing up just the amount that you need.
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Copycat Arby’s Sauce
Our Copycat Arby’s Sauce tastes just like the sauce served at Arby’s restaurants. Better yet – it’s made with ingredients you probably have at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: sauce
- Method: whisk
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4–5 drops of your favorite hot sauce (we used Cholula)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl and chill.
- Serve on any sandwich or in any recipe calling for barbecue sauce.
This is essentially the same recipe I use to make Carolina BBQ sauce (Lexington style), except I use red pepper flakes instead of hot sauce, and I add a bit of liquid smoke for a touch of, well, smokiness. I usually wait until I have roughly the right amount of ketchup left in the bottle, then add the other ingredients to the bottle and shake well, making for virtually no cleanup.
Great suggestion Edwin!