Durkee Famous Sauce Clone
Recreate the iconic tang and creamy perfection of the beloved Durkee Famous Sauce with this easy homemade clone recipe! Featuring pantry staples like dry mustard powder, white vinegar, and mayonnaise, this velvety sauce delivers a delightful blend of zesty and savory flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, you can whip up a versatile condiment that’s perfect as a sandwich spread, a salad dressing, or even a dipping sauce. The key steps include tempering egg yolks for a silky texture and blending in unsalted butter for richness. Refrigerate the sauce for a couple of hours to let its bold flavors fully develop. This DIY version tastes just like the original and will elevate your kitchen creations while being budget-friendly and preservative-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dry mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Pasteurized egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Prepared mayonnaise
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, dry mustard powder, and salt. Whisk the mixture until smooth and no lumps remain.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, whisking constantly until it begins to thicken. This will take about 5–7 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the mixture reaches a thick custard-like consistency.
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Gradually whisk about 2 tablespoons of the hot mixture into the egg yolks to temper them and prevent scrambling.
Slowly pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan, whisking continuously to combine.
Return the saucepan to low heat and cook the mixture for an additional 1–2 minutes, whisking continuously. Do not allow it to boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until it is fully melted and incorporated.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
Once cooled, whisk in the prepared mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a sandwich spread, salad dressing, or dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.5 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 1893 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
