Name: Red Robin Campfire Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American

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February 12, 2026

This Red Robin Campfire Sauce is perfectly smoky and takes barbeque sauce to the next level. This copycat sauce can be made in minutes, for those who can’t get enough of it! This is the perfect sauce for onion rings, dipping or as a spread! The original sauce served as a dipping sauce for French fries, hickory burger, chicken nuggets or chicken tenders.

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Red Robin Campfire Sauce

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chipotle Heat Balance 🌶️
Adjust the ground chipotle and Tabasco chipotle sauce carefully to control the heat level, starting with smaller amounts and tasting as you go.
Smoke Depth Technique 💨
For an enhanced smoky flavor, briefly toast the ground chipotle in a dry pan before mixing into the sauce to amplify its natural smokiness.
Emulsion Magic 🥄
Whisk the mayonnaise and barbecue sauce together thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent emulsion that prevents separation.
Flavor Mellowing Trick 🕰️
Let the finished sauce rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
Storage Optimization 🧊
Store the Campfire Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep fresh for up to 7-10 days, with flavors actually improving after 24 hours.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.