Homemade Tartar Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Resting Time:
30 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
98 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Tartar Sauce
Description
Mixing mayonnaise with finely chopped pickles and their juice forms the base of this tartar sauce, providing a creamy and tangy profile. Additional ingredients like fresh dill, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper enhance the flavor complexity and freshness. A small amount of sugar can be added optionally to balance the acidity.
The sauce’s texture benefits from the finely chopped pickles, giving small bursts of tanginess in each bite. Chilling the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld, though it can be served immediately if needed. This sauce is versatile and traditionally served with fried or grilled seafood dishes.
Store the sauce up to two weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Avoid freezing, as this will cause separation. Using finely chopped pickles rather than larger pieces ensures a smooth texture without large chunks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup dill pickles finely chopped*
- 2 tsp. pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp. dill finely chopped, fresh
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. sugar optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and mix until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors have a chance to meld together. You can also serve immediately, if desired.
Notes
- Finely chop pickles to distribute small bits evenly throughout the sauce.
- This sauce can be stored up to two weeks refrigerated in an airtight container; freezing is not recommended.
- Allow the sauce to rest at least 30 minutes after mixing for blended flavors.
- Pickle relish can substitute for chopped pickles and pickle juice if preferred.
- One tablespoon of sauce is considered one serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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