Copycat In N Out Sauce Recipe (2024)

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Want to make that tasty sauce for your burgers or fries that you enjoy at your favorite fast food place? Here’s exactly how to make a copycat In N Out Sauce!

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In and Out Secret Sauce Recipe

You already know that our family doesn’t eat out much, so what am I doing posting a recipe for burger sauce from a fast-food joint?

Well, during the past few years, when my husband had to travel often for the business that we owned, he ended up having to eat out many times. After an In N Out Burger opened right across from the hotel they would have to stay at; they could try out these supposed “legendary burgers” that everyone talks about.

I’m not sure if the burger was really the best thing ever, but the sauce was tasty. The best part is that we can replicate that sauce at home!

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Ingredients in In N Out Sauce Recipe

  • 1/3cupmayonnaise
  • 3tablespoonsketchup
  • 2tablespoonswhite onionminced, use fresh or dried
  • 1 1/2tablespoonsdill pickle relishminced well
  • 3/4teaspoonsugar
  • 1/2teaspoonwhite vinegar
  • 1/4teaspoonyellow mustard
  • 1/4teaspoonpaprika
  • 1/8teaspoonsalt

Step by Step Instructions for Making Copycat In N Out Sauce

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In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients until well blended.

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In N Out Sauce Recipe

Unlock the secret to the iconic In-N-Out burger experience with this foolproof copycat sauce recipe. Elevate your homemade burgers to legendary status with just a few simple ingredients!

CourseSide Dish

CuisineAmerican

KeywordIn N Out Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 149 kcal

Creator Merissa

Ingredients

  • 1/3cupmayonnaise
  • 3tablespoonsketchup
  • 2tablespoonswhite onionminced, use fresh or dried
  • 1 1/2tablespoonsdill pickle relishminced well
  • 3/4teaspoonsugar
  • 1/2teaspoonwhite vinegar
  • 1/4teaspoonyellow mustard
  • 1/4teaspoonpaprika
  • 1/8teaspoonsalt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients until well blended. The sauce will have a better flavor if you let it sit in the fridge overnight, otherwise you can serve it right away.

    If you don't like the pieces of pickle and onion in your sauce, simply run it through the blender or food processor to make it smoother.

  2. To serve on a burger, spread it on the buns before topping your burger, otherwise drizzle it on heavily if you like it a lot!

Nutrition Facts

In N Out Sauce Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.04g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 358mg16%

Potassium 50mg1%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 0.5g1%

Vitamin A 141IU3%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 5mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to Use the Dipping Sauce

Here are the simplest and most delicious ways to use this sauce at home.

  • Use it as a topping for your favorite burger recipe.
  • Use it to top meatloaf the last few minutes of baking.
  • Dip your homemade french fries or onion rings in the sauce.
  • Use it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or chicken tenders.
  • Use it for another relish on top of hot dogs.
  • Use as a spread on sandwiches instead of plain mayo.

Leftover In N Out Sauce Copycat

If you have any leftover sauce, store it in an airtight container or a jar in the fridge.

It’s just as good if not better, the next day! You can store this in your fridge for up to a week. I would not recommend this sauce for longer storage in the freezer.

Variations to the Copycat Recipe

  • Add more mayo if you think the ketchup flavor is too strong.
  • Use sweet pickle relish instead of dill relish if your family likes the taste of sweetness better.
  • Add a few drops of Tabasco sauce or hot sauce for a kick.
  • Use a vegan mayo instead of regular mayo if you need to avoid eggs.
  • If you don’t want to make it at all, use Thousand Island Dressing instead. It’s very similar!
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More Homemade Sauces

  • Copycat Sweet Onion Sauce Recipe
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce Without Pineapple
  • Easy Orange Sauce Recipe
  • Homemade Ranch Dressing

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Have you made this sauce before? Does your family like it?

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Merissa Alink

Merissa has been blogging about andliving the simple and frugal life on Little House Living since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to freedom on the About Page. You can send her a message any time from theContact Page.

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FAQs

What is the In-N-Out sauce made of? ›

Spread 'em: Mastering the Special Sauce

I never understood why In-N-Out refers to their sauce as "Spread." Maybe they're just a little too cool for school. In any case, all it is is a basic Thousand Island-style dressing: a mixture of ketchup, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle relish.

Is In-N-Out sauce the same as Thousand Island dressing? ›

This chain has plenty of well-known items on its menu, and the special In-N-Out sauce makes their signature burgers just that much better. It's often mistaken (by the naked eye) for Thousand Island dressing, but this spread has its own distinct flavor.

What's the difference between Big Mac sauce and In-N-Out sauce? ›

A closer look at the ingredient list shows one significant difference between the two: while McDonald's, like In-N-Out, includes sweet pickle relish and mayonnaise in their secret sauce, McDonald's doesn't include ketchup or any tomato products at all.

Are there pickles in In-N-Out sauce? ›

The main ingredients of this tangy sauce are mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, white wine vinegar or white vinegar, and lemon juice and salt. Optional ingredients are garlic powder and onion powder as well as pickle juice.

What makes In-N-Out burger so special? ›

Our team of Associates removes the bones, grinds the meat and then makes each patty. We have always made our hamburger patties ourselves using only fresh, 100% USDA ground chuck — free of additives, fillers and preservatives.

What kind of oil does In-N-Out use? ›

In-N-Out uses the Kennebec variety of potato for its fries and prepares them on-site as opposed to purchasing them pre-made from other companies. According to In-N-Out the company's french fries are cooked in "100% pure, cholesterol-free sunflower oil".

Is Chick Fil A sauce just Thousand Island dressing? ›

Fortunately, Chick-fil-A has been open about the combination that makes the sauce so unusually delicious. It is, quite simply, a mix of honey mustard, ranch dressing, and barbecue sauces.

What cheese does In-N-Out use? ›

In-N-Out At Home. Known for its juicy burgers, melty American Cheese, and grilled onions and fresh onions, lettuce, tomatoes and the most delicious burger sauce.

What does In and Out put on their burgers? ›

A popular order at In N Out is the Animal Style Double Double. It has two beef patties, two slices of cheese, special sauce, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and caramelized onions, on a toasted bun.

Is in and out healthier than McDonald's? ›

Considering all health factors, In-N-Out Burger scored an 8.2 on the 10-point scale. The closer these scores are to 10, the better. McDonald's, Wendy's Five Guys, and Carl's Jr. didn't perform well.

Which burger sauce is closest to the Big Mac? ›

Big Mac sauce and Great Value Secret Sauce are nearly identical in terms of ingredients.

Is Hellmann's classic burger sauce like Big Mac sauce? ›

This sauce is very comparable to big Mac sauce. It's great!

What is animal style In-N-Out? ›

Grilled onions cooked down in the collected meat juices on the hot griddle can be added to any sandwich, and come standard if you ask for your burger or fries Animal Style. An Animal Style burger also includes extra Thousand Island spread, mustard grilled patties, and extra pickles.

What are the yellow peppers at In N Out Burger? ›

The yellow chile peppers carried by IN-IN-OUT burger are in fact cascabella peppers. Cascabella peppers are cone shaped and produce a chile pepper that is approximately 1 ¾” long by ¾” wide. Cascabellas turn from yellow, to orange, to red when mature.

Can you get a flying Dutchman animal style? ›

Combining two of In-N-Out's most treasured secret menu items, Flying Dutchman Animal Style transforms the Flying Dutchman by adding spread, grilled onions, pickles and a mustard glaze to the patties.

What is the chemical in Chick Fil A sauce? ›

Some of Chick-fil-A's dipping sauces contain a small amount of calcium disodium ethylene-diaminetetraacetate, or EDTA, a common food additive that helps preserve flavor, color and texture. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined calcium disodium EDTA is safe to consume in small quantities.

What are the yellow peppers in In-N-Out? ›

The yellow chile peppers carried by IN-IN-OUT burger are in fact cascabella peppers. Cascabella peppers are cone shaped and produce a chile pepper that is approximately 1 ¾” long by ¾” wide. Cascabellas turn from yellow, to orange, to red when mature.

What are the ingredients of an In-N-Out cheeseburger? ›

Bun, 100% beef patty, lettuce, tomato, spread, 1 slice of American cheese, with or without onions. Bun, 2 100% beef patties, lettuce, tomato, spread, 2 slices of American cheese, with or without onions. Potatoes prepared fresh in 100% sunflower oil.

What ingredient is in in and out fries? ›

In-N-Out fries are made with fresh, hand-cut potatoes and prepared in 100% sunflower oil. The Animal-Style fries were my absolute favorite. They would take their classic french fries and load them with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and an Animal-Style sauce.

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