Southern Comeback Sauce

Name: Southern Comeback Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise ((could be low fat)); 2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

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Spicy Southern Comeback Sauce – A dip you’ll make again and again to pair with all your favorite southern side dishes.

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 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.

all the ingredients you need to make this recipe

What Ingredients You Will 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
Worchestershire sauce

What Equipment You Will Need

Small Bowl
Spoon/Whisk

You can choose any of your favorite hot sauces to make this recipe

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.

Get the Complete (Printable) Southern Comeback Sauce Recipe Below. Enjoy!

top view of this southern dip with some french fries to dip in it

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!

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!

A french fry dipped in this come back sauce appetizer/side dish

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Can I Store In The Fridge?

You can store this 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.

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!

see the sauce coat this fry so nicely, you can dip anything fried in this recipe

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Check the printable recipe card below for the nutritional information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, fiber, vitamin c, and calcium daily value percentages.

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