In which trof stumbles upon the secret recipe for Durkee's Famous Sauce.

[trof]

Nothing MAKES a turkey (or chicken) - bacon club like DURKEE'S.



But we were out of Durkee's.
Hmmm. Exactly what does Durkee's taste like?
Well, kinda like a mixture of mayo and mustard.
Just about half-and-half.
Maybe a little heavy on the mayo.
VIOLA!
:-)

[mikeargo]

1. I LOVE Durkee's Famous

But I can't find it anywhere around here in New England. Is it just a regional thing now?

[trof]

2. Sometimes it's hard to find down here in Dixie.

Try the recipe.

[Redstone]

9. There are other mustard/mayo combinations you can buy here in New England.

I can't remember the names right now, but I know they have them at Stop & Shop.

Redstone

[BrotherBuzz]

3. Durkee Famous Sauce Clone

Durkee Famous Sauce Clone


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.
by Susie in Texas


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



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

http://www.recipezaar.com/108402

[trof]

4. And in...DEVILED EGGS!

NO dinner or cocktail party is complete (in the south) without a plate of deviled eggs.
Preferably in a deviled egg plate.

[Connonym]

5. What does a true Southerner put in deviled eggs?

I don't think my mom ever put anything but miracle whip in it. Needless to say, rather bland.

[trof]

6. Egg yolks (duh) dash mustard, dill, mayo, paprika on top.

According to Miz t.
I've also had the with minced gherkins or bread 'n butter pickles mixed in.
Now that we're on the subject, I want to try anchovies.

[BrotherBuzz]

7. Did you say deviled eggs?

I am a fine connoisseur on a quest to find the perfect deviled egg. I NEVER pass up the opportunity to indulge. NEVER. I've been trying to find the perfect deviled egg, like the ones Grandma used to make. Some come close, but all fall short. What is the secret spice that raises a deviled egg from fantastic to exquisite? My search continues.

[trof]

8. pap-rica

;-)

[BrotherBuzz]

11. Hmmm...

there must be a dozen varieties of paprika out there from sweet to hot. Are you saying I need to keep my eyes open and score some pap-rica™ brand paprika for the perfect deviled egg?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. The perfect deviled egg does NOT contain Miracle Whip,

also known as Mackerel Whip, also known as The Nectar of Satan. The perfect deviled egg contains real mayonnaise (home-made, if possible), and is sprinkled with paprika.

[trof]

12. Very. True.

[BrotherBuzz]

13. Sherherd Wong in 'What's up Tiger Lily?' has the last laugh on Miracle Whip

Shepherd Wong: You want egg salad, I'll give you egg salad! Did you bring the mayonnaise?
Suki Yaki: Mayonnaise?
Shepherd Wong: I told you to take a jar!
Suki Yaki: Boy is he weird.
Shepherd Wong: Oh, nevermind. If there's none on board, forget it. We'll use Miracle Whip. Heee-yee-hee-hee-ha-ha!

[lildreamer316]

14. HAS to be Duke's mayo.

Has that particular taste.

[trof]

15. Au contraire. HELLMAN'S, "The REAL Mayonnaise".

See? It says so, right on the label.
"REAL"
You're not allowed to say "REAL" unless it's really real.
Really.