Easy Mississippi Comeback Sauce Recipe

overhead shot of comeback sauce in a jar

Mississippi Comeback Sauce is an easy to make dipping sauce thats gonna have you coming back for more…Hence the name!!

Every region has their favorite sauce for dipping but in Mississippi and other parts of the south comeback sauce is the dip of choice when it comes to fries, chicken tenders, onion rings and more

I first heard of this amazing sauce from Badass Mississippi Pit Master Melissa Cookston and knew I had to create my own version to have at home.

dipping a grilled French frie in comeback sauce

How to Make Mississippi Comeback Sauce

Its a pretty simple process, you basically just add all your ingredients to a bowl and whisk.

You can pull out a stick blender or use a food processor as well but because all the ingredients are already smooth I feel like you’re just dirtying extra stuff.

Work smart not hard that what I always tell myself, I just don’t always listen.

comeback sauce scooped out with a rustic wooden spoon

Ingredient List

Mayonnaise: We use Dukes Mayo at my house but you can use any variety you like.
Ketchup: If you want to cut down on the carbs you can use a sugar free ketchup
Dijon Mustard: I like the extra flavor of dijon but some recipes do use yellow ballpark mustard
Paprika: Use a smoked paprika to add that depth to the sauce
Pickle Juice: Use a dill pickle juice that you like. You can also use pepperoncini juice for an extra kick
Hot Sauce: Im a fan of Texas Pete but Tabasco or Crystal are also tasty
Honey: Adds a little sweetness to balance the richness of the mayo
Parsley (optional) : adds color and a slight herbaceous element
Pimentos (optional) : adds body and color to the sauce

Mississippi comeback sauce in a jar sitting on a cutting board

Pro Tips and Variations

Storage: Mississippi Comeback sauce will last 4-6 weeks in the fridge in a sealed container.

Squeeze Bottles: Since I spent the better part of my career in professional kitchens old habits die hard and I store all my favorite condiments in Squeeze bottles for easy access.

Spice it up: You can add any seasoning that you like to your sauce, Adding your favorite dry rub adds a lot of flavor to the comeback sauce

A little healthier: You can cut the calories and fat down by using a light mayo and sugar free ketchup. Skip the honey as well if you want to make this a low carb condiment.

comeback sauce dipping off a wooden spoon

Frequently Asked Questions

Whats the Difference Between Comeback Sauce and Fry Sauce?

The main difference between the two condiments is that comeback sauce has mustard and tends to be slightly sweeter than fry sauce that is basically ketchup and mayo with seasonings

Is Comeback Sauce Keto?

It can be, Simply omit the honey or use a keto friendly sweetener in its place and the comeback sauce will be keto friendly.

Why is it called “Comeback Sauce?

Well, from every story I’ve heard its called comeback sauce because once you take a bite you’ll be coming back for more.

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scooping comeback sauce out of a canister jar

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Mississipi Comeback Sauce

Mississippi Comeback Sauce is an delicious easy to make dipping sauce thats gonna have you coming back for more…Hence the name!!

Course Condiment

Cuisine American, BBQ

Keyword Comeback sauce, Fry sauce

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 110kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup Dukes Mayonnaise
¼ cup Ketchup
2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Pickle Juice
2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Pimentos optional
1 tbsp Parsley, Fresh Chopped optional

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender or into a container and blend until smooth. If you prefer a more rustic texture simply whisk ingredients to leave some chunks.

Notes

Serving Size About 2 tbsp.