If you’re lucky enough to live on the West Coast, you know and love In-N-Out! (As a Midwesterner, I say to my fellow Chicagoans: It’s their Portillo’s.)
For over 70 years, In-N-Out has been a family business—and it’s so popular across six states that there’s often a line. 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.
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You can learn how to make In-N-Out sauce, which means it’s possible to make copycat In-N-Out burgers at home, with a side of Animal Style fries. Trust us. You’ll thank us for it later!
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How to Make In-N-Out Sauce
Ingredients
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You likely have all of the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator. This signature In-N-Out sauce is made with only five ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Directions
This is pretty complicated, so try and pay attention. Just kidding! It couldn’t be easier.
- Put all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Stir together by hand with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- Refrigerate for about an hour so the flavors can meld.
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How to Use In-N-Out Sauce
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Of course, the most obvious recommendations are to use the sauce as a spread on a burger, and as a topping for a fresh pile of fries.
However, there is so much more you can do! Hopefully, the following list will spark even more ideas for eating this legendary In-N-Out sauce.
- Spread on toasted brioche for a grilled chicken sandwich
- Top a meatloaf sandwich on sourdough
- Use for a baked potato bar
- Replace tartar sauce for a Friday fish fry
- Spread on crackers and top with pastrami or corned beef for hors d’oeuvres
- Top a wedge salad, in lieu of buttermilk dressing
- Spread on bread to elevate a classic grilled cheese
- Eat with eggs and hash browns for breakfast
- Use instead of mayo on a BLT
- Dunk deep-fried mushrooms, jalapeno poppers or chicken fingers
Put this In-N-Out on anything your heart desires. We can’t wait to hear what you come up with! In the meantime, thank you to In-N-Out for existing and inspiring our recipes at home. The real In-N-Out sauce is divine.
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