Spicy Southern Comeback Sauce

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Comeback sauce is a perfect dipping sauce for a variety of foods, shrimp, crab cakes, veges, fried pickles or French fries! It also makes a great dressing!

Comeback sauce is a traditional Southern US dip that originated in Jackson MS, according to Spruce eats. Fun fact – The name is thought to have been derived from the traditional southern saying, “Y’all come back now, ya hear?

What you need?

• mayonnaise
• ketchup
• worcestershire sauce
• honey
• hot sauce
• garlic
• dry mustard
• salt
• pepper

Uses for Comeback Sauce

Comeback sauce is a very versatile condiment that can used for so many things. Use it as a topping for fish tacos, a dipping sauce for seafood or fish cakes, French fries, fried pickles, a condiment for sandwiches, or a dressing for salads. Serve it with raw veggies, chicken tenders, onion rings or veggie tots.

How to make Comeback Sauce

1. Add all ingredients to bowl.
2. Mix well.

It is best to make this sauce at least 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to use. Will last about a week in the refrigerator in air tight container!

Use your favorite brand of hot sauce. Sriracha, Frank’s Red hot, Tabasco, or even your own, homemade!

Other delicious sauces

• Thousand Island dressing
• Enchilada sauce
• Fermented hot sauce
• Cherry BBQ sauce
• Salsa verde
• Blueberry BBQ sauce

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Spicy Southern Comeback Sauce

Comeback sauce is a perfect dipping sauce for a variety of foods, shrimp, crab cakes, veges, fried pickles or French fries! It also makes a great dressing!

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Course: Condiment, sauce

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 11 servings

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Beth Neels

Cost: $2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 Tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 clove garlic large clove, grated

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients well in a small mixing bowl.

mixing bowls

measuring spoons

measuring cups, dry

Notes

Sauce is best when made a day in advance, to let flavors marry.

Comeback sauce will last at least 1 week, stored in an air tight container, in the refrigerator.

Do not freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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Originally published 3/20/20