Southern comeback sauce is a creamy, tangy dipping sauce blending mayo, ketchup, hot sauce and Cajun seasonings that pairs with fried foods, appetizers and seafood. Ready in under five minutes with one-hour chill time.
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In a medium bowl and whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Cajun seasonings and honey. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors blend together.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week. No reheating needed; serve cold or at room temperature.
Yes. Mix the sauce, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so flavors blend. It keeps refrigerated for up to one week.
Any hot sauce works; choose based on heat preference. Frank's RedHot or Crystal are common Southern choices for mild-to-medium heat.
The recipe creator prefers Dukes, which has a slightly tangier flavor than standard brands like Hellmann's or Kraft.
You can substitute with a mix of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder, but Cajun seasoning gives the most authentic flavor.
It has mild heat from hot sauce and Cajun seasoning balanced by honey's sweetness and mayo's creaminess. Adjust hot sauce to taste.
