Honey dill is a condiment consisting of honey, mayonnaise, and dried dill that is unique to Manitoba, Canada.[1] It is often used as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers as well as for sweet potato fries.[2] The sauce was mistakenly invented at Mitzi's Chicken Finger Restaurant in downtown Winnipeg.[3] The restaurant specialized in chicken fingers, the meal for which the sauce is mostly used. Its owner tried to copy a different recipe by taste from another restaurant, but got the recipe wrong.[2] The accidental sauce was so popular at the restaurant, that it took off locally in the province. President's Choice marketed a brand nationally, however, sales outside Manitoba were too slow. Today, most production is done by a local Winnipeg producer, or in-house at restaurants.[2]
 Bottled Greetalia Honey Dill Sauce | |
| Type | Sauce |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Region or state | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Main ingredients | Mayonnaise, honey, and dried dill. |
References
edit- ^ "Manitoba care package replaces sentimental cup for Irish son". CBC Manitoba. February 12, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c David Sanderson (October 27, 2023). "A Manitoba mistake: Honey dill sauce is strange and it's zesty... and it's ours". Winnipeg Free Press.
- ^ Jennifer Bain (March 28, 2014). "Recipe:Chicken fingers with honey-dill dipping sauce". Toronto Star. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
