Durkee Famous Sauce Clone Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Susie in Texas

"This wonderful tasting, versatile sauce has been a secret ingredient in many southern recipes for as long as I can remember. It was originally patented in 1857. It is used in potato salad, cole slaw dressing, remoulade sauce, egg salads and various other salad/dressing recipes. We love it spread on bread for turkey sandwiches. While the "real deal" is still available at grocery stores in southern states, I understand it is becoming very difficult to find elsewhere. I suspect it will eventually become one of those extinct products that we will reminisce some day. I found several copycat recipes on the net but this one works best for me."

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Ready In:
25mins

Ingredients:
10
Yields:

2 cups

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ingredients

  • 12 cup cold water
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 12 cup balsamic vinegar, plus
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt, plus
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

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directions

  • Put all ingredients, except for the butter, into your blender.
  • Blend on high speed about 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth.
  • Pour into top pan of a double boiler.
  • Cook over gently boiling water.
  • As sauce begins to heat, add butter, stirring often to incorporate.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes (stirring often) or until sauce becomes thick and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Cooled sauce may be run thru blender, again, on high speed for about a minute till smooth.
  • Refrigerate sauce in covered container for several hours before using.
  • Will keep, refrigerated, about 1 month.

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Reviews

  1. Whoa....this is way to complicated. Durkees sauce is basically a mayo/mustard sauce. Here is Morton’s Steakhouses recipe substitute for Durkees, from Morton’s Steak Bible cookbook. 1 1/2 c Mayo 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp Worcestershire 1 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish Mix all ingredients until smooth.

    e g.5132

  2. I have not seen Durkee's in years, and my BLTs have never been quite right. I was excited to find this recipe, but disappointed with the results. I followed the recipe precisely, but the result did not even remotely resemble Durkee's.

    rocco

  3. I moved to Idaho last year from VA and it has not been easy to find DFS. In my search, I came across this recipe clone and decided to make it. Since the original uses white vinegar, I decided to use 1/4 C white and 1/4 C balsamic. I think you could successfully use all white vinegar and it would not affect the results. It would certainly more closely resemble the color of the original. I have uploaded a photo so you can see color and results with the change I made. It has a good thickness. The little "lumps" you see are just from the whisk that I tapped on the edge of the pot to get every last bit. It's actually very smooth. I also used only 1 TBSP of salt, and since I didn't have regular mustard on hand, I used Dijon. That might have also contributed to the darker color. I needed Durkee for (believe it or not) a bread machine recipe that I haven't made in ages. I can't wait to make it tomorrow. Thanks so much for this recipe, Susie in Texas!!

    Mo K.

  4. as a durkees fan stuck in north country, i was THRILLED to find this recipe. I had an important event i was making wings for, so never having tried this recipe, i followed this recipe to a T. it came out tasting like straight vinegar. DISGUSTING! I will post a modified recipe if i can get one to taste like actual durkees sauce!

    MmMackensie

  5. thanks for posting! durkee sauce is getting to be very hard to find these days. try this on the side as a "dipping" sauce for club sandwiches. that's the way my dad (who introduced me to this delicious sauce) always ate this.

    susie61

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Tweaks

  1. Mix mayonnaise and a bit of French (i.e., yellow ) mustard. It’s about the same.

    David S.

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FAQs

What can I substitute for Durkees? ›

Durkee Sauce Substitutes: It has a fancy name but is easy to make. Mayo, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper will do the trick.

What is Durkee famous sauce made of? ›

Ingredients. Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Mustard, Salt, Whole Egg Solids, Food Starch-Modified, Xanthan Gum, Spice Extractives.

When did Durkee go out of business? ›

The Company was sold in 1986 and was subsequently absorbed into a larger-food processing conglomerate. In 2007, the building was renovated and became the Elmhurst Educational Campus, which hosts three separate high schools.

What does Durkee taste like? ›

Affectionately known as Durkees in my family, this secret sauce isn't necessarily intended to be put in deviled eggs, but the tangy blend of mayonnaise-mustard flavor is just the extra kick needed to take basic eggs to world-famous ones.

What is Durkee seasoning? ›

Durkee® spices are sourced from regions around the world. By preserving their oils and ensuring their purity, we create flavors as close as possible to the fresh products from which they are made. The abundance of fresh flavors in Durkee products makes it simple to prepare an incredibly tasty meal.

What is Durkees dressing? ›

Durkees sauce is basically a mayo/mustard sauce. Here is Morton's Steakhouses recipe substitute for Durkees, from Morton's Steak Bible cookbook. 1 1/2 c Mayo 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp Worcestershire 1 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish Mix all ingredients until smooth.

What is in Bobby Flay sauce? ›

His fry sauce in particular has become a staple of Flay's, reflecting his signature style with a spicy twist. The best part about the recipe for Bobby Flay's fry sauce? It requires just three ingredients: mayonnaise, roasted red pepper puree, and adobo sauce.

Does Publix sell Durkee sauce? ›

Durkee Sauce, Sandwich & Salad, Famous | Publix Super Markets.

Who made donkey sauce? ›

It all went down while Fieri was working on a cruise ship. Fieri reveals in an interview with Las Vegas Magazine that the name Donkey Sauce was invented when he was working in the kitchens of a Carnival Cruise ship.

Is Durkees going out of business? ›

Rumors of its demise seem to be greatly exaggerated! Durkees is still going!

Where is Durkee sauce? ›

We have it available in Safeway's, Fred Meyer (Kroger) and other grocery stores. Durkee's has been around for more than 100 years, maybe 150 years. It's creamy, tangy and brings out the best in a common lunch-pail sandwich.

How do you use Durkee steak dust? ›

Steak Dust is very fine, about the consistency of paprika, and has a light brownish-gray color. Add mouth-watering flavor to choice cuts of steak or hamburgers before grilling. Rub into beef or pork roasts or chops.

How old is my Durkee Spice? ›

To determine the year and month when a spice was packaged, look for a series of black numbers and letters printed on the bottom or side of the spice container. This is not the UPC code and it is usually printed directly on the container, not the label.

What does awesome sauce taste like? ›

It's similar to a classic burger sauce but is a little more complex and layered in flavor, with just a bit of kick. It's not too sassy but it has a nice heat and a good tang. Who knew a sauce could have all of these things going for it and only take 5 minutes to make!

How old is my Durkee Spice tin? ›

To determine the year and month when a spice was packaged, look for a series of black numbers and letters printed on the bottom or side of the spice container. This is not the UPC code and it is usually printed directly on the container, not the label.

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