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Comeback Sauce

Name: Comeback Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1 tbsp stone-ground mustard; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder

Comeback sauce is a creamy, tangy Southern condiment blending mayonnaise with sriracha, Worcestershire, and smoked paprika. It's a versatile dipping sauce that elevates fries, burgers, and fried foods with bold, layered flavor.

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Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tbsp stone-ground mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, stone-ground mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
2
Whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
3
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, or as a spread for sandwiches and burgers.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Whisk all ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices and hot sauce; small lumps of mustard or paprika won't blend into mayo smoothly
Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to firm up slightly
Taste and adjust heat by adding hot sauce or sriracha drop-by-drop; it's easier to add spice than remove it
Use fresh mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce for the best depth; store-brand versions vary in salt and tang

Substitutions

Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt or sour cream (creates tangier, lighter sauce; reduce by 2 tbsp for consistency)
Stone-ground mustard → Dijon or whole-grain mustard (less gritty texture, sharper tang)
Sriracha → Frank's RedHot or Tabasco (adjust qty to taste; different heat profiles)
Smoked paprika → Regular paprika (loses smokiness but maintains color and mild spice)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. No reheating needed; serve chilled or at room temperature.

Common Questions

What is comeback sauce traditionally used for?

Comeback sauce is a Southern staple served as a dipping sauce for fried foods, burgers, fries, and seafood. It's also used as a spread or drizzle for sandwiches and appetizers.