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Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
Creamy, tangy Homemade Tartar Sauce made with both diced pickles and a splash of their brine, plus a hit of Worcestershire for the savory depth bottled versions never have. Mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon, and Dijon stir together in 5 minutes, no capers required, and the flavor only gets better after a half hour in the fridge.
Servings: 16 servings
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup dill pickles finely chopped*
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill sprigs finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and mix until well combined.1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup dill pickles, 2 teaspoons pickle juice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill sprigs, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 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
- Pickles: Chop the pickles finely so you get little bits in every bite. You can also substitute the pickles and juice for ½ cup of pickle relish.
- Salt: The pickles and the Worcestershire already bring some salt with them. Start with half, give it a taste, and add more from there.
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon of sauce equals 1 serving.
- To Store: Keep homemade tartar sauce for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Not recommended. The mayonnaise separates when it thaws.
- Prep-ahead: The sauce tastes best when it is allowed to rest for at least 30 minutes, so plan to make it ahead of time for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
