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== Description == |
== Description == |
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The sauce is orange-to-pink and typically a thick liquid.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Fentress |first=Ellen Ann |date=2014-01-07 |title=Revival for a Sauce That Never Left |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/08/dining/revival-for-a-sauce-that-never-left.html |access-date=2024-07-26 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> It is spicier than ranch dressing and is creamier and less sweet than barbecue sauce.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
The sauce is orange-to-pink and typically a thick liquid.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Fentress |first=Ellen Ann |date=2014-01-07 |title=Revival for a Sauce That Never Left |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/08/dining/revival-for-a-sauce-that-never-left.html |access-date=2024-07-26 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> It is spicier than ranch dressing and is creamier and less sweet than barbecue sauce.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=Susan |date=2022-07-14 |title=Comeback Sauce: A Southern Staple |url=https://www.eatdrinkmississippi.com/post/comeback-sauce-a-southern-staple |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=[[EatDrinkMississippi]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Ingredients and preparation == |
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== History == |
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The sauce began to appear in Greek restaurants in [[Jackson, Mississippi]] during the 1930s or 1940s. Its invention has been credited to one of two restaurants, either the Mayflower Cafe |
The sauce began to appear in Greek restaurants in [[Jackson, Mississippi]] during the 1930s or 1940s. Its invention has been credited to one of two restaurants, either the Mayflower Cafe or the Rotisserie Restaurant.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> In 2014 it was the subject of a lecture at the [[Southern Foodways Alliance]] symposium.<ref name=":2" /> It spread from Jackson into other parts of Mississippi and then throughout the south; it is not well known outside of the southern US.<ref name=":2" /> |
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Several restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi, serve their own variations of the sauce and many offer bottled comeback sauce.<ref name=":2" /> |
Several restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi, serve their own variations of the sauce and many offer bottled comeback sauce.<ref name=":2" /> |
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Revision as of 15:55, 26 July 2024
Comeback sauce is a dipping sauce used for fried foods or as a salad dressing in the cuisine of central Mississippi.[1]
Description
The sauce is orange-to-pink and typically a thick liquid.[2] It is spicier than ranch dressing and is creamier and less sweet than barbecue sauce.[1][3]
Ingredients and preparation
According to the New York Times, the essential ingredients are garlic and mayonnaise.[2] Similar to Louisiana remoulade, the base of the sauce consists of mayonnaise and chili sauce and/or ketchup.[1] Many recipes also call for the addition of other ingredients such as Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, onion, lemon juice, and seasonings.[4][1]
Modern recipes typically call for ingredients to be assembled in a blender or food processor and processed until well-combined.[3]
Serving
The sauce was originally served as a dressing on iceberg lettuce or as a topping for saltines but eventually saw usage as as a drizzle on crab cakes or tacos, a sauce for sandwiches, and a dipping sauce for crudites or fried foods.[2][1] In some restaurants it is served alongside a basket of crackers.[3]
History
The sauce began to appear in Greek restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1930s or 1940s. Its invention has been credited to one of two restaurants, either the Mayflower Cafe or the Rotisserie Restaurant.[2][3] In 2014 it was the subject of a lecture at the Southern Foodways Alliance symposium.[3] It spread from Jackson into other parts of Mississippi and then throughout the south; it is not well known outside of the southern US.[3]
Several restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi, serve their own variations of the sauce and many offer bottled comeback sauce.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Comeback Sauce". Southern Living. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ a b c d Fentress, Ellen Ann (2014-01-07). "Revival for a Sauce That Never Left". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g Marquez, Susan (2022-07-14). "Comeback Sauce: A Southern Staple". EatDrinkMississippi. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ "Comeback Sauce Recipe". NYT Cooking. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
External links
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