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NewsRedditApril 3, 2026United States

Recipe Preservation Project: King of the Coop Sauce

A community project dedicated to documenting local dining history has published the recipe for the signature 'Coop Sauce' from the now-closed Tampa restaurant, King of the Coop. The post includes specific ingredient lists and preparation instructions provided by the restaurant's former owner, Joe Dodd.

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Why It Matters

Residents interested in local culinary history can now recreate a signature dish from a closed Tampa establishment.

Key Facts

  • The Recipe Preservation Project aims to document the history of local dining establishments.
  • The Coop Sauce recipe includes mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Frank's RedHot, lemon juice, and a custom Nashville seasoning blend.
  • The Nashville seasoning blend consists of cayenne pepper, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  • The recipes were provided by former owner Joe Dodd.

Who's Mentioned

personJoe Dodd“Chef and owner of King of the Coop who provided the recipes.”locationTampa“The city where the restaurant was located.”organizationRouxedKitchen“A subreddit dedicated to the Recipe Preservation Project.”organizationKing of the Coop“A former hot chicken restaurant in Tampa.”