Why We Love This Comeback Sauce Recipe
Comeback Sauce… The quintessential southern dipping sauce is served with everything from fried oysters to raw veggies. It’s a poor man’s remoulade, made with just 6 ingredients including mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and a couple of other well-selected ingredients. If you are a southerner, have ever lived in the south, or wish you lived in the south, you should know how to make classic Southern Comeback Sauce. This Mississippi comeback sauce is the dip that dreams are made of. It has the perfect combination of tangy, savory and sweet flavors that will keep you dipping all day long! I can serious dip anything into this sauce, including fries, chicken tenders, shrimp, and more. And don’t get me started on how much my kids love this stuff!
Ingredients You Need
For The Condiment
A Cup Mayonnaise (could be low-fat mayo) A few Tablespoons Ketchup A Few Tablespoons Honey A Tablespoon of Hot Sauce Cajun Seasoning Worcestershire Sauce
What Equipment You Will Need
Small Bowl Spoon/Whisk
How To Make Comeback Sauce Recipe
To make Southern Comeback Sauce start with mayonnaise and add just enough ketchup to taint it orange. Then add a little honey, a little Worcestershire sauce, a little cajun seasoning, and hot sauce. The hot sauce you select is extremely personal… Your favorite hot/spicy flavor. Really, you can use any kind of hot sauce you like. Sriracha, Frank’s RedHot, and Cholula are three I always have on hand. Or you can go with something a tad more simple like Tabasco.
Tips & Tricks
Not a fan of spice? You can omit the hot sauce, but also go easy on the cajun seasoning since it usually has cayenne pepper in it! The base of this sauce is mayonnaise, however, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt for a healthier sauce! It will be tangier, though! Or, make your own homemade mayo instead of using store bought!
What Is Comeback Sauce Used For?
So what else can you use Southern Comeback Sauce on? Well… Everything! Southern Comeback Sauce is perky, creamy, and great for dunking. It’s a fabulous compliment to just about anything!
Baked Sweet Potato Chips Crispy Hash Browns Salt & Vinegar Potato Chip Crusted Sea Bass Pina Colada Shrimp Roasted Broccoli Tavern Style Fried Chicken Burgers and sandwiches French Fries of any variety Chips Fish Shrimp Hushpuppies Buffalo wings Over roasted vegetables On Salads as a salad dressing Stirred into soup for thickness On all fried foods!
How Long Can I Store In The Fridge?
You can store this tangy comeback sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
What Substitutions Can I Use For Honey?
If honey is not a great option for you, consider using agave, stevia, or plain granulated sugar for this fry sauce.
Can I Really Use Any Kind Of Hot Sauce?
You can use any kind of hot sauce you like! Sriracha, Frank’s RedHot, and Cholula are three I always have on hand. Or you can go with something a tad more simple like Tabasco.
Why Do They Call It Comeback Sauce?
Word on the street is that it comes from a Greek restaurant in Mississippi, where they would use it on salad and saltines. The name came from the common goodbye greeting they use in the south. Y’all Comeback Now!
Looking for More Sauce Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
Cocktail Sauce Ranchero Sauce Yum Yum Sauce Remoulade Sauce Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
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