Cane's Sauce - The Recipe Critic (2024)

The popular Cane’s sauce from Raising Cane’s restaurant can be made at home with this identical copycat version. This creamy and tangy dipping sauce is packed with savory smoky flavors perfect for chicken, fries, or as a burger spread.

Everyone can’t seem to get enough of this delicious Cane’s sauce! I am so excited for you to enjoy this homemade recipe at home. Making sauce recipes at home is easy and tastes way better than storebought. Try making our favorite alfredo sauce, this cheese sauce, or my incredible bolognese sauce.

What Is Cane’s Sauce?

The fast-food chain Raising Cane’s is known for its tender juicy chicken strips and mouthwatering dipping sauce. The combination of flavors in Cane’s dipping sauce is memorable to all who taste it! Starting with a mayonnaise and ketchup base, cane’s sauce has distinct tangy and savory flavors. The addition of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and liquid smoke creates a perfect copycat recipe. But the secret to this sauce is the liquid smoke. Make sure you don’t leave it out!

If you’ve never had the original sauce, you’re going to love this copycat recipe.Raising Cane’s serves this sauce alongside chicken strips, fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast. Everyone looks forward to THE SAUCE to complete their meal because its unique flavors keep you dipping for days! Some ways to enjoy this incredible sauce at home is with corn dogs, French fries, or these amazing homemade chicken tenders.

Ingredients For Cane’s Sauce

Making this copycat Cane’s sauce recipe is easy and fast. It is made with minimal ingredients found at any grocery store. You’ll be dipping all your favorite recipes in this yummy sauce in no time at all. Simple ingredients that are packed with big flavor! Everyone needs to experience the yumminess of this sauce because it is life changing.

• Mayonnaise:Good quality like Hellman’s or best foods produces great results.
• Heinz Ketchup: High-quality ketchup like Heinz produces the best tomato flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce: I love the tangy and savory flavor Worcestershire sauce adds to this sauce.
• Garlic Powder: Garlic is a key flavor in this sauce.
• Kosher Salt: I prefer using kosher salt in my recipes because I can control the salt flavor.
• Cracked Black Pepper: Adds a little heat and depth to the flavor of the sauce.
• Liquid Smoke: The smoky flavor of liquid smoke is the SECRET to this sauce. Find it in the aisle with bbq sauces and ketchup.

How To Make Cane’s Sauce

This Raising Cane’s sauce recipe only takes 5 minutes to put together! Simply measure out all of the ingredients into a bowl then whisk to combine. Once you learn how to make Cane’s sauce, you can enjoy this sauce at home. My kids always reach for this sauce in the fridge because it takes everything to the next level. You’re going to want make a big batch to keep in your fridge. Follow the instructions below on the recipe card.

1. Combine Ingredients: Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Whisk: Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and combined.
3. Serve: Place the sauce in an air-tight container, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.