Try this Southern comeback sauce for a mild, creamy, and versatile flavor that pairs well with grilled, deep-fried, or air-fried foods. Serve it with wings, french fries, or on sandwiches and burgers!
What is Comeback Sauce?
According to legend, comeback sauce originated in a Greek restaurant in Mississippi, where it was served as a house dressing. However, customers loved it so much that they kept coming back for more. Over time, the sauce has undergone some changes, so there’s no need to squabble over authenticity. Typically, comeback sauce is served with sandwiches, burgers, fish, chicken, or shrimp. But, it is still a delicious salad dressing.
What does Comeback Sauce taste like?
This sauce has a creamy texture, that is savoy, with a little sweetness and heat. Think of it as the sister of Thousand Island dressing and the cousin of remoulade sauce, but with an added hit of heat.
Ingredients
- Real mayonnaise
- Heinz Chili sauce (look for this sauce in the ketchup aisle, do not sub with Asian-style chili sauce)
- Ketchup
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Creole or spicy mustard (substitute with Dijon)
- Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh Garlic (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- Cajun seasoning
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Hot sauce (optional)
How to make it
- Place recipe ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour sauce into an airtight jar or plastic container.
- Use right away, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Comeback sauce will last for up to 1 week in the fridge.
Ways to use this sauce
This Comeback Sauce is amazing on smoked or fried catfish and hushpuppies. We also like to serve it on our delicious Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches and as a dipping sauce for Fried Pickles. Truthfully, you can eat this sauce with a spoon!
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Comeback Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili sauce (the tomato kind, not the Asian sauce)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon Creole or spicy mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- pinch of salt and black pepper
- 2-3 dashes hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour sauce into a jar or plastic container, and apply lid. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Comeback sauce will last for up to 1 week when stored properly in the fridge.Recipe makes 1 1/2 cups.
- If you are not a fan or grainy or spicy mustards, then substitute with Dijon. Look for the chili sauce in the ketchup aisle.
