How To Make Raising Canes Sauce - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

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Raising Cane’s Dipping Sauce has to be one of my new loves. It is a tangy, rich sauce that is packed full of flavor, and it is a little tough putting your finger on exactly what it is to make it so special. One thing is for certain, you are going to love this copycat Raising Cane’s sauce recipe for your homemade chicken tenders! It also makes a delicious fry sauce too!

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About Raising Cane’s Restaurant

You may not know what exactly a Raising Cane’s is, well if you haven’t been to one it is a place that specializes in chicken tenders and this amazing dipping sauce. They also have some of the best lemonade around.

What makes their chicken so special is that it has never been frozen. So these folks care about how their food tastes.

What is Raising Cane’s Sauce?

This sauce is pure heaven, it is a dipping sauce that as developed for dipping chicken tenders. This sauce has the perfect touch of pepper and spices and it has a bit of acid. This combination that is made in heaven is perfect for dipping crispy chicken tenders and French fries.

What is Cane’s sauce made from?

This sauce is made from common ingredients you already have in your pantry! It is made from mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Canes Dipping Sauce

Today I am focusing on the dipping sauce because it is terribly unique, and I think it also goes great with French fries, on a hamburger, or even as a sandwich spread. This sauce is so good that you will want to grab an extra or two when you go there.

But if you don’t live near a Raising Cane’s restaurant or want to make a batch of this tasty sauce to have plenty for your meals, this copycat recipe is for you.

Homemade Sauce that’s perfect for Chicken and Fries

I don’t know about you, but I am often utterly fascinated by the dipping sauces that are served when I go out to eat. To me, this is what makes a restaurant dining experience unique.

I don’t always go to the trouble to make a fancy dipping sauce when I cook a meal at home. But this sauce is worth making. It is the perfect sauce for dipping chicken fingers and French fries.

Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

  • Mayonnaise – I suggest that you use Dukes, it has the right flavor, it has a little more acid in it than other brands. If you can’t get Dukes I suggest that you use Hellman’s.
  • Heinz ketchup – this is what the restaurant had on hand when they created the sauce.
  • Worcestershire sauce – Lea and Perrins is my go-to brand here, it has more flavor than Heinz or less expensive brands.
  • Garlic powder – my tip here is to make sure that your garlic powder is fresh, your spices have been sitting around for too long, they have lost their pungency.
  • Salt – Kosher salt is my favorite, the flakes of salt tend to pack more of a punch than the regular table salt.
  • Ground black pepper – if you can grind it fresh, your taste buds will thank you!
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How to Make Canes Sauce

  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Stir to thoroughly combine.
  3. Refrigerate the sauce for a few hours before serving.

Canes sauce will stay good in a container refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

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How to store copycat Cane’s Sauce

Be sure to store the copycat Raising Cane’s sauce in the fridge. Your homemade sauce will last in an airtight container for up to ten days. It is not likely your sauce will last for that long!

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Raising Cane’s Sauce

Make Raising Canes dipping sauce at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Canes Sauce, Raising Cane – Dipping Sauce, Raising Canes Recipes, Raising Canes Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 18

Calories: 93kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise Hellman's or Dukes recommended
  • ½ cup Heinz ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground is best

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl.

  • Stir all the ingredients until well blended.

  • Refrigerate the sauce in an air-tight container for a few hours before serving.

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Notes

The sauce will stay good refrigerated in a container for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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  1. Wayne

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    I made this recipe and it was very good. My second making, I added to the recipe 1/4 cup chili sauce and 3 tablespoons of habernera hot sauce to give it a kick. Love it even more now

    Reply

  2. Kynon

    Hey! What Worcestershire sauce did you use? I happen to have Heinz… but I feel like it tastes very different compared to others.

    Reply

  3. Kiana White

    Hi I haven’t made this yet but I have a question, would using Miracle Whip be problematic to the recipe?

    Reply

  4. Gabby

    How To Make Raising Canes Sauce - CopyKat Recipes (6)
    Halted the recipe and took others advice to add pickle juice. Didn’t wait too long to try the sauce and it was still good!

    Reply

  5. Stephanie

    How To Make Raising Canes Sauce - CopyKat Recipes (7)
    Well, it turned out great. I was following the recipe to a T, except for having cut it in half. Then I went to put the garlic in and accidentally used onion powder by mistake. I have to say it was delicious, I couldn’t imagine it being any better. So, I may stick with my mistaken version. Or replace it with garlic next time and compare.

    Reply

  6. Rashell

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    I would give 5 stars if tweaked a little. We did a side by side comparison tonight. Very close when we added more ketchup so 3/4 cup instead of 1/2 it was exact as far as we could tell.

    Reply

  7. Ian

    Stephanie,
    Add a tiny amount of distilled white vinegar to this recipe, and let it sit for 24 hours, and prepare to be blown away.

    Reply

    • DEROY HALE

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      I also used a little vinegar and that’s the key. I’m now almost certain that Canes does the same thing. Thank you ladies. You made an old Marine very happy.

      Reply

  8. Ambre

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    I’m so happy I tried this recipe! I made it, and asked my daughter to try it without telling her what it was. She said, “it tastes just like Cane’s sauce!” She actually ate all of her chicken using this sauce, and she doesn’t like chicken!

    Reply

  9. Rachel

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    I just used this recipe and it was so good! I had some fresh ground pepper, but not much, so I ended up having to use so much more, but still, it’s really good!

    Reply

    • Leigh

      It seems like i can taste dill pickle juice in the canes sauce so i was going to add pickle juice too!! Also i wondered if A1 or Heinz 57 might be added in the sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce. I made the sauce and compared mine to Canes and it seems like 1 thing is missing which might be pickle juice or the steak sauce. I tried lemon juice and a little white vinegar but still there is a tad of something missing that is a tad more tangy & salty! I think pickle juice might do the trick!!

      Reply

  10. Rufus

    Cane’s just opened a restaurant in my neighborhood last week, so I made my first visit yesterday. Was looking for recipes to dupe it

    Haven’t tried this yet, but I think it could be improving by replacing the ketchup with H***z Chili Sauce and adding a TBSP of brown mustard. The sauce tasted a lot like a knockoff of cajun remoulade (makes sense, the founder is from Louisiana), and the quick version is usually made with mayonnaise, chili sauce (pretty similar to ketchup– made with Tomato paste , Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Dehydrated Onions, Garlic Powder and spices) and mustard.

    Maybe what you’ve got is about the same, but my first impression was chili sauce and wanted to pass it on. Thanks for the starting point.

    Reply

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How To Make Raising Canes Sauce - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the Cane's secret sauce made of? ›

What is Cane's sauce made from? This sauce is made from common ingredients you already have in your pantry! It is made from mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

How do you make extra cane sauce? ›

If you want a little more variety, ask for the off-menu honey mustard sauce. They keep containers of it behind the counter and provide it only upon request. Both sauces are made in-house throughout the day.

What kind of sauce does Raising Cane have? ›

The fasat-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.

What oil does canes fry their food in? ›

Raising Cane's cooks all of our fried foods in an all-vegetable, trans fat free blend of soybean and canola oil. According to the FDA, highly refined soybean oil is not considered allergenic, and therefore is not labeled as such. Please inform the Manager if you have a food allergy.

Can you buy a tub of canes sauce? ›

Can you buy Cane's Sauce in a bottle? At this time Cane's sauce is not sold in stores, but if you have a restaurant nearby they will sell you larger containers of the sauce if you ask.

Does canes bottle their sauce? ›

Does Raising Cane's bottle/sell their special secret dipping sauce? Hey John, our sauce is made fresh in our Restaurants every day. At this time, we don't bottle it,but we do sell it in larger quanities at each of our locations.

Does Cane's sell their sauce in a bottle? ›

Buy a small bottle for personal use or our 80 oz bottles for your tailgating and party needs! Enjoy Cane's sauce anywhere you go. Drop by your local grocery store for this one of a kind, finger lickin' scrumptiousness!

Does canes sell sauce in a cup? ›

You can actually order Raising Cane's sauce by the cup.

Does Canes only have one sauce? ›

A lot of people give Cane's flack because they only have one sauce so I'm here to let you know they do have other dipping sauce. They have honey mustard and hot sauce by request. All locations, all the time. This is the juciest chicken you'll find in the midwest and the texas toast is unbeatable.

How long does canes sauce last in fridge? ›

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will last for up to 2 weeks.

What kind of meat does canes use? ›

The restaurant uses only chicken breast tenderloins, the strip of meat on the underside of a chicken breast that is considered a premium cut in the poultry business, and these are never frozen.

What is the 4 piece called at Canes? ›

The Box Combo (4 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Coleslaw, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink – 22 oz.) The 3 Finger Combo (3 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink – 22 oz.) The Caniac Combo (6 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Coleslaw, 2 Cane's Sauces, Texas Toast & Large Drink – 32 oz.)

Why is there a disco ball in every Cane's? ›

Apparently, Graves installed a disco ball at the first location to cover up a skylight and it has been a tradition since. There's also nods to Grave's career before Cane's. There's a salmon prop on the wall as Graves was a commercial fisherman in Alaska.

Is Canes chicken fried or baked? ›

Your Choice Of Chicken

Just like the popular burger chain, Raising Cane's also uses fresh ingredients and a secret sauce. The chicken is fried fresh and made to order, lacking the greasy texture you might find at other places.

Can you get food poisoning from canes? ›

It's possible to get food poisoning from Raising Canes' chicken fingers. The most commonly reported symptoms from Raising Canes are diarrhea and nausea. In 2018 a video of an employee stirring tea with her arm went viral. Food poisoning is often related to hygiene and food handling practices by kitchen staff.

Can you air fry leftover canes? ›

What Kinds of Leftover Chicken Tenders Can You Cook in the Air Fryer? Pretty much any of them! My family is partial to KFC and Popeyes, but this method will work just as well for Raising Cane's, Zaxby's, Bojangles, or any other fast-food fried chicken. Leftover restaurant chicken strips are also great!

Why is canes toast so good? ›

Raising Cane's Texas Toast is cooked to order from sesame-seeded pull apart bread. It's brushed with butter and garlic and then grilled to create its signature look and taste. The finished product is definitely delicious. It's the perfect side to Cane's Chicken Tenders and Dipping Sauce.

Is Zax sauce the same as canes? ›

While the Zaxby's sauce looks almost the same as Cane's sauce, the Zaxby's sauce is incredibly bitter and completely over powers the taste of chicken. The Cane's sauce, while very good on its own, does a great job of complimenting the chicken.

How much is the cane sauce? ›

Raising Cane's Extras
Chicken Finger$1.39
Cane's Sauce$0.39
Crinkle Cut Fries$1.99
Texas toast$0.99
Coleslaw$0.99
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How many cane sauces are in a box combo? ›

25 Cane's Sauces Included With Each Order or 32oz.

Does Raising Cane's have co*ke or Pepsi? ›

Choose a flavor: co*ke, Diet co*ke, Dr. Pepper, Fanta, Hi-c, root beer, Sprite.

Does Raising Cane's give free refills on lemonade? ›

Our lemonade is squeezed fresh each day in our restaurants and therefore considered a premium product. Because of the labor involved, it is necessary for us to charge for refills.

Can I order Raising Canes sauce? ›

I do not live in an area where Raising Cane's® is currently at, can you ship the food/sauce to me? A. At this time, the only way to purchase our food is by visiting a Raising Cane's® location. We are currently not equipped to ship our food in any capacity.

How much is an extra cup of canes sauce? ›

$5 for a 32 oz cup of Canes sauce, Thank you tik tok!! #canes #chicken #lifehack #raisingcanes #gamechanger #canesauce #foodie #foryoupage #fypシ 🤩

Does the 3 finger combo come with canes sauce? ›

The 3 Finger Combo

3 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink - 22 oz.

Does Raising Canes charge for extra sauce? ›

Bacon Jam, Bourbon Sauce, Creamy Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Sauce or any other specialty sauce would cost extra (usually about $0.50 here in Texas). Any normal sauce on the burger - like mayo, ketchup, or mustard - would be free, and any packaged sauce like BBQ would be free. Raising Cane's vs Chick-fil-a?

Does Canes freeze their chicken? ›

At Raising Cane's we have One Love - quality chicken finger meals. We use Always Fresh. Never Ever Frozen. premium chicken tenderloins, marinated for 24 hours, hand battered and cooked to order.

Does the Caniac Combo come with 2 sauces? ›

I ordered a Caniac Combo, which comes with six chicken tenders, fries, two Cane's sauces, Texas Toast, coleslaw, and a large drink. I decided to swap out the coleslaw for a side of honey mustard. The chain is limited when it comes to sauces, but you can ask for honey mustard on the side if you wish.

Does the Caniac Combo come with two sauces? ›

The Caniac Combo

6 Chicken Fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Two Cane's Sauces, Texas Toast, Coleslaw, Large Drink.

What sauces should not be refrigerated? ›

Common condiments that don't require refrigeration include soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, honey and hot sauce. Feingold says vinegars and olive oil (stored in a cool, dark place) are pantry-bound; coconut oil is actually best kept out of the fridge since it hardens below room temperature.

What happens if you don't refrigerate A sauce? ›

Yes, eventually any open bottle of hot sauce will go bad if it's not refrigerated. Of course, it will eventually go bad even if it is refrigerated. It just might spoil a little bit faster sitting out in the open. With the exception of honey, all food eventually spoils.

Is the canes dog alive? ›

Raising Cane II, the official mascot of the popular fast food restaurant, has died at 17 years old.

Is Raising Cane's a Texas thing? ›

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey in 1996.

Can you wear jeans at Raising Cane's? ›

Work pants can be shorts or jeans with no rips or tears and also must be in a solid color.

What is the perfect box Cane's? ›

No fries, no slaw, double up that extra toast and gimme extra sauce. That's the perfect box.

Which canes was snoop at? ›

Snoop Dogg surprised Raising Canes fans in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to promote his new album. Raising Canes, a Louisiana-owned fast-food chain, recorded unsuspecting Canes customers receiving their food from Snoop. Snoop was in the drive-thru taking orders and handing out copies of his album "Algorithm."

What is the biggest combo at canes? ›

The Caniac Combo is a monster meal. It comes loaded with six breaded chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and an extra-large drink of your choice. Frankly, the Caniac Combo is big enough to share or split into two meals.

Why do people like canes sauce? ›

Cane's Sauce is creamy, tangy and packed full of flavor, with just the right amount of spice. This incredible dipping sauce is a must have item whenever enjoying Raising Cane's Chicken. If you can't get enough of this unique and delicious sauce, make your own at home!

Is Cane's cheaper than Chick-fil-A? ›

Cane's sauce is delicious and makes the chicken taste even better. Even if you want to order an extra sauce at Cane's, it's still cheaper than Chick-fil-a.

Is Raising Cane's halal? ›

Yes, all chicken served at the restaurant in all markets is Halal certified. Raising Cane's® has ONE LOVE®- quality chicken finger meals and we serve them better than anyone else.

Can you get extra fries instead of coleslaw at Canes? ›

Feel free to make substitutions.

With all the combos, you can substitute your sides—coleslaw, fries or toast—for one another or an extra Cane's Sauce. Personally, I'm not a fan of fries (how un-American, I know), so I'd substitute that for more coleslaw or another slice of Texas toast.

Can you buy bottled Cane's sauce? ›

Buy a small bottle for personal use or our 80 oz bottles for your tailgating and party needs! Enjoy Cane's sauce anywhere you go. Drop by your local grocery store for this one of a kind, finger lickin' scrumptiousness!

Can u buy Raising Cane's sauce? ›

Does Raising Cane's bottle/sell their special secret dipping sauce? Hey John, our sauce is made fresh in our Restaurants every day. At this time, we don't bottle it,but we do sell it in larger quanities at each of our locations.

What Raising Cane's was snoop at? ›

Snoop Dogg surprised Raising Canes fans in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to promote his new album. Raising Canes, a Louisiana-owned fast-food chain, recorded unsuspecting Canes customers receiving their food from Snoop. Snoop was in the drive-thru taking orders and handing out copies of his album "Algorithm."

Does Raising Canes only have 1 sauce? ›

A lot of people give Cane's flack because they only have one sauce so I'm here to let you know they do have other dipping sauce. They have honey mustard and hot sauce by request. All locations, all the time. This is the juciest chicken you'll find in the midwest and the texas toast is unbeatable.

How long does canes sauce last? ›

Storing: Place the sauce in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Spoon out the amount of sauce you want to use at a time rather than dipping directly into the bowl. This will allow the sauce to be stored longer. Freezing: Sauces with mayo do not freeze well.

Is the original canes dog alive? ›

Raising Cane's founder and CEO Jeff Graves named the restaurant after his dog, according to the company's website. Raising Cane II was a gift to Graves' wife after the couple's previous dog, Raising Cane I, passed away.

What are the 3 Ps Raising Cane's? ›

"What're the 3 Ps of Canes?" "Portion, presentation, customer service." "That's not a P." "Then your acronym is way off."

What does Elvis have to do with raising canes? ›

Our founder wanted to cover a hole in the wall at our first Raising Cane's and used an Elvis towel and a frame to do it. And that was our first velvet Elvis, and now we have a velvet Elvis as a tribute to that and every Raising Cane's,” Zygler said.

What states have no canes? ›

States and Territories without any Raising Canes stores
  • Idaho.
  • New Hampshire.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • South Dakota.
  • Vermont.
  • West Virginia.
  • District of Columbia.
  • Wyoming.
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Why does Canes have a salmon? ›

Cane's Crewmembers receiving their sockeye salmon to commemorate five years of One Love! Our Broussard Restaurant recently celebrated four Crewmembers reaching their five year anniversary!

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