How to Make Comeback Sauce, a Favorite Condiment from Mississippi

Comeback Sauce is supposedly named after the hospitable southern farewell, where a host, rather than just bidding their friends goodbye, will say “come back, y’all!” This delicious condiment, it’s said, will ensure that any welcome guests return.

Something between a remoulade and Thousand Island dressing, Comeback Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to fried food, or catfish as it is traditionally used, but is also perfect spread on sandwiches, dolloped on burgers, tossed with salad, or served alongside meat and veggies. The spiciness of hot sauce, raw onion, yellow mustard, black pepper, and garlic give this sauce a surefire kick, while the mellowness of ketchup and kick of chili sauce balance it out for the perfect flavor.

Comeback Sauce first began to appear in Mississippi in the 1930s and has since caught on, now being used as a sauce for fried catfish in several restaurants across the state, even being bottled and sold.

As for how to make this incredible sauce at home? Simply blend all the ingredients until smooth—about 30 seconds—and voilà, you’re done! It quite literally couldn’t be easier.

You don’t need to take our word for it, either. Home cooks who have made Cook’s Country’s recipe will clearly be coming back for this easy, deeply delicious sauce time and again.

Kristin P. commented on the recipe, “My husband and son request this on a dish at least once a week. It was a hit at a neighborhood barbecue this summer.”

Therea K.H. says, “The sauce is killer! Brings out the best in the catfish and the leftover sauce worked nicely on grilled hamburgers the next day.”

And finally, Tricia B. commented, “I've made this 3 times and it is delicious! Especially with my homemade chicken tenders.”