This mouthwatering six-ingredient Southern Comeback Sauce lives up to its name. It will keep you coming back time and time again for more. It is a delicious condiment, but I also love to serve it as a dipping sauce.
This tasty sauce originated at a Greek restaurant named The Rotisserie in Jackson, Mississippi, as the house dressing. If you have never had this southern sauce, then I can assure you that you must try it. It takes less than five minutes to mix up, and it is delicious with beer-battered fish, cocktail shrimp, fried green beans, and quesadillas. However, it really needs to come with a disclaimer that once you taste it, you will be addicted.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Mayonnaise: I love Duke’s, but you can use your favorite brand.
- Chili Sauce: There’s not much to substitute for this, but sriracha adds a kick, or sweet Thai chili sauce adds a sweeter taste.
- Worcestershire Sauce: If you do not have this on hand, you can mix equal parts soy sauce, ketchup, and white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); this mimics its savory, tangy flavor.
- Honey: Alternatives include agave at a 1:1 ratio, maple syrup for a more earthy sweetness, or white or brown sugar.
What to Use Comeback Sauce On
- Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and wraps.
- Fried foods like French fries, shrimp, fish, onion rings, and chicken.
- Potato chips, tortilla chips, and pretzels.
- Hot wings, fried wings, baked wings, chicken nuggets, and air fryer wings.
- Baked chicken, fish, and pork.
- Grilled steak, pork tenderloin, and brats.
- Appetizers include southwest egg rolls, cream cheese wontons, fried okra, coconut shrimp, onion straws, and fried green beans. The list is only limited by your imagination.
So if you love a lip-smacking good dipping sauce or salad dressing, then this baby is for you. Put the ingredients on your shopping list today. Your family and friends will be singing your praises and dipping up a storm.
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Southern Comeback Sauce
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise I prefer Dukes
- 3 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and honey. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
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Richard McVay
How long will this sauce last in the fridge? I am always making this recipe by the gallon, (Literally) and my family has it with everything.
Beth Pierce
We love it too! 7-10 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Victor
What “chili sauce” do you use?
This sounds delicious!
Beth Pierce
I like to use Heinz chili sauce but I have used others with great successs.
Ashish
I plan to make this sauce but I am confused. In the comments, many are mentioning type of hot sauce and Cajun seasoning, but neither are mentioned in the ingredient list. Am I missing something? Also, what chili sauce do you use? Thanks!
Beth Pierce
You can add a little cajun seasoning or hot sauce to kick the heat up a few notches. I use Heinz chili sauce
Susan Sims
I can’t say enough about this phenomenal sauce. My husband is literally addicted and we use it as a dip. I’m actually having to double the recipe it goes so quickly….and we haven’t even had it on burgers or sandwiches yet. Its. better than any sauce we’ve ever had. I love your recipes. I’m making your Cajun Dirty Rice tonight with your homemade Cajun spice MX. I’m going to search your site now to see if you have a white dip (no cheese) like they serve at Mexican restaurants.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Susan! You could dunk anything in comeback sauce and it would taste good. I do have a white queso dip made with white American cheese.
Susan Sims
Want to update you. Came home today and my hubby had mixed up some comeback sauce. I didn’t act quickly enough when he requested it, so he forged ahead on his own. He actually found a recipe that is almost identical to your’s (I compared them) but it wasn’t!! As soon as I tasted it I knew what it lacked, the honey. As soon as I added it, we were both happy. I am proud of him for his efforts. I’ll have to show him how to get to my saved recipes. Your’s is the best of all recipes just like it is!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Susan. My hubby doesn’t do much at all in the kitchen, so I think that is great and I would be proud too! I loved that you shared that with me. You put a big smile on my face.
Thressa Young
Were you able to find a recipe for white sauce!!? I’ve been looking for one also.
Dominique
Ok seriously this sauce needs to be bottled up and sold! SO GOOD! I love it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Dominique! So glad that you like it!