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Comeback Sauce

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The original post published in May 2011.  I’ve updated the photos to spare myself some embarrassment from the total lack of photography skills in the early days of blogging.

Ask anyone from Mississippi if they know about Comeback Sauce and they will look at you shocked for even asking the question.  Of course, everyone in Mississippi knows about Comeback Sauce.  Even if you’ve never heard the name, you probably know it, too.   The sauce that’s served by the steak house chain made famous by the onions that bloom, is reminiscent of Comeback Sauce.  Chances are you’ve had it on a burger or sandwich at a new age sandwich shop.  It’s a versatile sauce that also makes a great salad dressing.   The origins are debated, but most attribute the sauce to a Greek immigrant who settled in Mississippi after WWII.

Comeback Sauce in a jar with crackers on a plate

Most recipes agree on the proportions of mayonnaise to ketchup to chili sauce and heavy on the black pepper.  After that, the amounts of all the other ingredients are up for grabs.

Comeback Sauce

Del Monte Chili Sauce. Look for it on your condiment aisle. If you can’t find Del Monte, Heinz is a suitable substitute.

Chili Sauce is a condiment that is  usually found on the same aisle as ketchup, mayo and mustard.   Look for it on the top shelve.  The bottle  contains 12 ounces.  I’ve always preferred Heinz, but,  my store  was recently out of Heinz and I bought Del Monte which I’ve found is just as good.   It’s always nice to have an option.   Chili Sauce and chili pepper are not the same.

Comeback Sauce in a jar with crackers on a plate

I formulated this recipe to give it as much shelf life as possible.  Since I opted for garlic powder and onion powder over fresh garlic and onion,  the sauce will keep in your refrigerator for as long as you would keep mayonnaise and ketchup.  But, don’t worry.   It will be eaten long before you have to worry about it spoiling.

Comeback Sauce in a jar with crackers on a plate

It’s uses are many.  It’s a dip for vegetables and chips, a salad dressing, a sauce for seafood or a sandwich spread.  I will be serving mine tonight with Salmon Patties.  It is good on EVERYTHING, except Cheerios.

Comeback Sauce in a jar with crackers on a plate

 

Comeback Sauce

Mix all ingredients well and store in refrigerator overnight.  It needs to sit to let the flavors become “acquainted”.   They shouldn’t rush into marriage.

yield: one pint

1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise (one of my Favorites)

1/4  cup Heinz ketchup

1/4 cup chili sauce  ( I prefer Heinz or DelMonte.  DO NOT substitute Thai Chili Sauce)

1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1/4 cup light olive oil

juice of one lemon

Mix all ingredients well and store in refrigerator overnight.

 

Comeback Sauce in a jar with crackers on a plate

Comeback Sauce. The most popular recipe on SyrupAndBiscuits.com. Use as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dip. It goes with EVERYTHING......except Cheerios.
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Comeback Sauce

The sauce that's served by the steak house chain made famous by the onions that bloom, is reminiscent of Comeback Sauce.  Chances are you've had it on a burger or sandwich at a new age sandwich shop.  It's a versatile sauce that also makes a great salad dressing.
Author: Jackie Garvin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise one of my Favorites
  • 1/4 cup Heinz ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce I prefer Heinz or DelMonte. DO NOT substitute Thai Chili Sauce
  • 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil
  • juice of one lemon

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients well and store in refrigerator overnight. It needs to sit to let the flavors become “acquainted”. They shouldn’t rush into marriage.
  • Comeback Sauce goes with EVERYTHING.....except Cheerios.
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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    what can i substitute for the worcheshire sauce. i believe it is the oly ingredient that has MSG…which I cannot have but would love to try to make this MSG free.

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  3. Tamara says

    Made this today! It tasted so good I can’t wait for tomorrow. Also, if you are west of the Rockies Hellman’s goes by Best Foods Mayonaise. I don’t know why but it does (says so on the back of the jar). I found out when I got stationed in Ut a few years ago. Thank you for this lovely recipe! Do you think it would be good on fish?

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  4. Marielle says

    I’m from Holland and off course i didn’t know this sauce. I made it and it’s absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for this recipe! Do you mind if i translate the recipe and post it on a Dutch cooking website?

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  5. Krystal says

    I have to say that you have just made my year. Being an Alabama girl I know all about Comeback Sauce and others like it and I have been looking for a way to make my own and here it is. I am so happy and my fridge will never go without! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.

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    • Jackie Garvin says

      Kim,

      It’s great with seafood and vegetables. You can use it, also, as a sandwich spread or salad dressing. It really goes with everything……except Cheerios! 🙂

  7. Jackie Davidson says

    Thanks for sharing your recipe, Jackie. We’ve been eating comeback sauce in Mobile at Felix’s for awhile, now…but I didn’t know how to make it. YUM! You’re right, it’s delicious on EVERYTHING except Cheerios. 🙂

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  8. Cheryl says

    I grew up with this, although we called it Rotisserie Sauce (was the house dressing at the old Rotisserie Restaurant in Jackson, MS). We always had it in the fridge, and it was the only salad dressing I knew about as a child. I would eat it on dang near anything, or even just with a spoon…

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  11. Mama B says

    (found via Pinterest) Thanks for sharing. I agree that horseradish is a must to emulate the sauce from Outback, but this one sounds like it would be great anyway. Maybe with a little smoked paprika, on burgers?

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  12. Jonni Webb says

    Just made the Come Back Sauce today…the flavors haven’t married yet (they are just livin’ in sin right now) and it is already totally awesome! I LOVE Come Back and am so excited about having my own home-made… Have shared on Facebook and tons of folks are checking out your recipe… LOVE getting your emails…thanks! Jonni

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    • Jackie Garvin says

      Jonni,

      You are so precious! Thank you so much for sharing and spreading the Syrup and Biscuits word. I hope your friends feel right at home when they visit.

      Enjoy that Comeback Sauce, Jonni! Try not to disturb it too much during the honeymoon. 🙂

    • Jonni Webb says

      Oh, forgot to mention that I shared on Pinterest, too! The marriage is imminent…honeymoon time tomorrow! Can’t wait… 🙂

  14. Tara Rasher says

    Have you tried Kraft mayo with this recipe? I prefer Kraft but wondered if it would taste the same. Thank you.

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  15. Dave says

    It always amazes me how we were raised influences our tastes.I prefer Hellmann’s by a long shot.I’ve tried Dukes after hearing so much good stuff about it,and ended up throwing it away,I thought it taste like the cheap stuff from packets at the convenient store.So if you can’t get Dukes in your area and you love Hellmann’s your not missing anything IMO…..And this sauce it yummy!

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  16. Adam says

    Just made this with Cabot 2% Greek yogurt and it is awesome and a wee bit healthier, though I’m not sure that really matters on top of a Pearl hot dog and Portuguese roll. Thanks for the recipe!

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  17. Sylvie says

    Tried your recipe and loved it so I added it to my family cook book, do not worry I gave you full credit.
    I don’t know how far you recipe made it but it’s made it up here to Canada 😉

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  18. Cindy says

    Wow! With all the great comments I am going to have to make this!! Never heard of it! Sounds like I will want to call it my hello sauce!! Lol

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    • Jackie Garvin says

      You can certainly substitute the oil. I used light olive oil because I didn’t want a strong olive oil flavor. You don’t need to adjust the amount of oil for the substitution. 🙂

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