Raising Cane's sauce is most notably great with fried, breaded chicken tenders but that super savory, tangy orange liquid goes great with a great many things you may not have thought of. Canes seems to have recognized this and offers us lucky consumers the ability to buy either the 22 oz or the 32 oz containers of their signature sauce.
I was one of the Caniacs who purchased a 32 oz cup of the good stuff and spent a few days slapping it all over my favorite foods. Here are the best dishes to pair the sauce with.
Papa Johns Pepperoni Pizza (Well Done)
Subway's Meatball Meatball Marinara
Smash Burgers with Carmelized Onions
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
White Castle Hamburgers
Panda Express Fried Rice
Domino's Stuffed Cheesy Bread
Taco Bell's Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Taco Bell's Chicken or Steak Quesadilla
Wendys Double Stack with Extra Onions
Wendys Non Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Chic-fil-A Deluxe Chicken Sandwich
Subway's Veggie Pizza
Firehouse Subs Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sub
Publix Chicken Tender Sub w/ Banana Peppers
Texas Roadhouse Mini Rolls
Pepperoni Hot Pockets
Arby's Brisket Sandwich
Since Cane's sauce contains mayo, you'll want to keep it in your fridge. Once it's there, you should be safe to use it for at least 7 days after purchase. Keep in mind the taste will change and there is a chance the sauce's heavier ingredients will settle at the bottom.
When that happens you can give your sauce a good stir to revive it. Or, you can add some ketchup, mayo, or whatever you feel your aging sauce is starting to lack. Introducing new ingredients won't extend the shelf life but should preserve some of the deliciousness.
Unlike the Krabby Patty secret formula, the not-so secret recipe to Canes Sauce is well known. If you want to make it yourself, here are all the ingredients and measurements you'll need.
Raising Canes locations aren't as common nationwide as other franchises. In fact there are only 10 in the entire state of Florida. That's right, over 20 million people and less than a dozen places to get Cane's Sauce, a true crime against humanity.
If you're curious how many Canes are your state, here is a helpful chart that is current at the time of writing.
State | Number of Locations |
---|---|
Texas | 195 |
California | 89 |
Louisiana | 64 |
Ohio | 55 |
Arizona | 38 |
Illinois | 32 |
Oklahoma | 22 |
Missouri | 22 |
Colorado | 20 |
Nevada | 18 |
Minnesota | 17 |
Kentucky | 16 |
Nebraska | 16 |
Mississippi | 13 |
Florida | 10 |
Hawaii | 9 |
Virginia | 9 |
Arkansas | 8 |
Utah | 7 |
Indiana | 6 |
Tennessee | 6 |
Maryland | 5 |
Michigan | 5 |
North Carolina | 5 |
South Carolina | 5 |
Kansas | 4 |
New Jersey | 3 |
Massachusetts | 2 |
Washington | 2 |
Alabama | 1 |
Alaska | 1 |
Georgia | 1 |
New York | 1 |
Oregon | 1 |
Pennsylvania | 1 |
Wisconsin | 1 |
If you're one of the unfortunate souls without a Raising Canes in your state, here are some great alternatives to Cane's Sauce.
Chic-fil-A Sauce + Louisiana Hot Sauce
Great Value Raising Cane's Sauce
Little Caesars Buffalo Ranch Sauce
Zaxby's Zax Sauce
Chick-fil-A Sauce
Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce
Burger King's Zesty Onion Ring Sauce
Great Value Sandwich Spread
Raising Cane's sauce has finally dethroned the reiging champion of fast food sauces, Big Mac Sauce. It's universal appeal and the fact that Canes makes it readily available in bulk propels it to the top of Fueling Food's sauce rankings.
So, the next time your near a Canes, Walmart, or any place that sells one of the alternatives listed in my article, give them a shot. Your taste buds will thank you, though you'll tank any calorie deficit you're trying to hit.
Posted by: Matt Irving on 06/25/2024
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