Mom's Tartar Sauce Recipe

Why buy store-bought tartar sauce when you can make this creamy, tangy, homemade version in just 10 minutes? Our family recipe is bursting with fresh flavor and perfect for fish, chips, burgers, and more! Skip the additives and preservatives – this recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients for a tartar sauce that's unbelievably good.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 943.6 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Mom's Tartar Sauce

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How to Make Mom's Tartar Sauce

  1. Finely chop 1/2 cup dill pickle relish and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion. (Alternatively, pulse in a food processor until finely chopped).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (if not using all dill pickle relish from step 1), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon capers (drained), and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
  3. Stir until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  4. Gradually add 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice, mixing until you reach your desired consistency. You may not need all the lemon juice.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lemon juice for extra tang, or mayonnaise for creaminess.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

109 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

57g

Carbs

21g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's Tartar Sauce?

Mom's Tartar Sauce takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's Tartar Sauce?

Mom's Tartar Sauce has approximately 943.6 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 121 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Tartar Sauce?

The key ingredients for Mom's Tartar Sauce are Mayonnaise, Onion, Baby Dill Pickles, Garlic, Dill, Lemon, Juice Of. See the full list with measurements above.

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