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Arby's Sauce Recipe
Arby's Sauce
By Todd Wilbur

Recipe Type: Condiment
Calories: 238
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Recipe Rating: 4.5 (24 reviews)
 

The beef sandwiches from Arby's would be very hard to duplicate since they are made from specially processed hunks of beef that are then thinly sliced with a deli-style meat slicer. However, the fast food chain's sweet-and-tangy barbecue sauce can be cloned easily. With just a few basic ingredients you can whip up a batch of your own sauce to add generously to a variety of homemade sandwich creations, even barbecued ribs or chicken.
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce

1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to boil, 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Remove the sauce from the heat. Cover and allow to cool.

3. Pour into a covered container for storage in your refrigerator. Keeps for a month or two.

Makes 1 cup.
        
Sally Flores  
Submitted on 12/25/12
I have made this a couple of times. It is great, very close, different texture. Very yummy. Now, I just need the recipe for a beef and cheddar! I have come very close, my kids love them!
Diane Khatib  
Submitted on 10/27/11
Overall when comparing side-by-side this is a nice runner up to keep in the fridge, but it certainly is NOT an exact match. I found when comparing live, this was more "ketchup-y" tasting, so I used some of the tips below and diluted it a bit more with 1/3 cup of corn syrup and 1/4 cup water. I also added the (previously mentioned) allspice, a hint of cinnamon and some cayenne pepper -AND because I was out of Worcestershire, I supplemented a TB of A-1 sauce and that actually worked nicely.
JJ  
Submitted on 12/28/08
Their ingredient list on their package says they use corn syrup. I added 1/4 cup which improved the sweetness and texture!
Budgie  
Submitted on 07/14/07
Good, but I agree with those who say that it's definitely missing something. I followed the tip of another user and added 1/4 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce. That helped!
Katerina Terpak  
Submitted on 03/19/06
This is excellent! Everyone at our house loves it!
Susan  
Submitted on 02/27/06
I believe I've hit upon what's missing - give allspice a try (maybe 1/2 tsp to start) and see what you think. A similar (but not identical) effect could be achieved by using clove, cinnamon and nutmeg (in that order) in about a 3:2:1 ratio. Thanks!
Carol  
Submitted on 01/24/06
My hubby would not eat anything but an Arby's Roast Beef before this recipe. Now I can make these at home with your sauce. This is absolutely wonderful!!!
Frog  
Submitted on 01/16/06
I added two teaspoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon worcheshire, and a dash of chili powder. Could not tell the difference - had a fresh packet to compare and a Arby's giant roast beef - My wife and I could not tell the difference.
Riki  
Submitted on 01/07/06
Very good! Differences some people may be having is in which ketchup you use. I think there's a big difference in taste between name brand and store brand ketchup. Just a thought.
Doug  
Submitted on 12/04/05
Great recipe, I like to add 1/4 cup maple syrup, and replace the Tabasco with cayenne.
Scott  
Submitted on 11/08/05
The sauce is good, but it isn't Arby sauce. Though it is close enough that it will still taste good on a roast beef sandwich!
Destinee  
Submitted on 11/06/05
Very good...tastes very much like the actual thing..I compared because I have Arby's sauce packets and they are both extremely similar. My parents thank you immensely.
Cynthia  
Submitted on 11/06/05
This is good, but try adding worchestershire sauce, that will make the sauce almost perfect.......try it.
Chuck  
Submitted on 10/15/05
I made this quite a while ago and it was very good. I could be wrong, but I think the "missing" ingredient that some people are looking for may be just the slightest hint of...cinnamon. Not even a pinch, almost like you just stir it with a cinnamon stick a couple of times. Try tasting a spoonful and then just taking a whiff of some cinnamon and see if that's what's missing.
Adnan Rasool  
Submitted on 10/13/05
I can't believe it I am actually eating Arby's sauce at home! It is exactly like the real deal!
Judi  
Submitted on 09/09/05
It's good, but there definately is something missing. Still liked it though.
Shawna Stites  
Submitted on 09/03/05
This is the real deal, It tastes great! Its just like the original
Mike  
Submitted on 08/31/05
It doesn't seem to be sweet enough. I added a little brown sugar, but there is still something missing, and I can't put my finger on it.
Philly  
Submitted on 08/04/05
im the biggest fan of Arby's sauce! i just got done making it, and im letting it cool now. it smells so much like the real thing!
lisa  
Submitted on 07/29/05
I made this recipe 4 years ago, We love it especially on philly subs Yummy
Janet  
Submitted on 07/28/05
this is a good recipe...5 stars. Taste good and taste's just like arby's thanks!
Rhonda Hoover  
Submitted on 07/22/05
Great sauce, I use it to create the roastbeef and cheddar at home. I serve them with curly fries I buy at the store.
Lee  
Submitted on 07/20/05
This IS a terrific sauce,,,, very, very close to the original. My family thnks you.
Chris  
Submitted on 07/20/05
It's an excellent sauce!!!!