Toby's Tartar Sauce Recipe

Conquer your tartar sauce aversion! This isn't your grandma's sweet, sugary sauce. Developed over 35 years by a California steakhouse chef, this recipe delivers a vibrant, tart, and unbelievably flavorful tartar sauce that even tartar haters adore. Its sharp, zesty profile is perfect for fish and chips, fries, or anything that needs a tangy kick. Learn the chef's secret to perfectly balanced flavors and a sauce so good, it converts skeptics into devoted fans! Make a batch today and experience the difference!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 691.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.8 (21 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Toby's Tartar Sauce

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How to Make Toby's Tartar Sauce

  1. Whisk 1 cup of mayonnaise until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sweet relish, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup finely chopped onion. Whisk until dry ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Gently stir the ingredient mixture into the mayonnaise and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper to your preference.
  6. Taste again and adjust the amounts of sweet relish, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and mustard to achieve your desired level of tartness and flavor. Start by adding small amounts and tasting before adding more.
  7. If you added too much sweet relish, add more dill relish to balance the flavors. Keep the overall amount of sweet relish relatively low for a tangy sauce.
  8. This recipe is designed to be tart and sharp, not sweet. If you prefer a sweeter tartar sauce, store-bought options are readily available.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop. It will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for a couple of months.
  10. For longer refrigerator storage, substitute dried onion flakes, granulated garlic, and dried parsley flakes for their fresh counterparts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

74 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

38g

Carbs

19g