Southern Comeback Sauce Recipe
This Southern Comeback Sauce is a creamy, tangy blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, and spices. Perfect as a dip, spread, or dressing, it's a quick and flavorful Southern staple for fried foods and more.
10 Servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chili sauce such as Heinz
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder such as Colman’s
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce e.g., Tabasco
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Combine the Ingredients:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, and chili sauce. Whisk until the base is smooth and well blended.
Incorporate Remaining Elements:
- Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard powder, onion powder, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, and paprika to the bowl. Continue to whisk until all components are fully integrated.
Chill and Develop Flavor:
- Cover the bowl or transfer the sauce to an airtight container. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
Serve:
- Stir the sauce before serving. It may be used as a dip, sandwich spread, salad dressing, or accompaniment to fried foods such as chicken tenders, onion rings, or seafood.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that all sauces and condiments used—particularly the Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and chili sauce—are certified gluten-free. Many commercial versions may contain hidden gluten, so it is important to verify labels or use gluten-free alternatives.