Tartar Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise full-fat recommended
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon capers finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the pickles, capers, and parsley
- Add mayonnaise to a mixing bowl
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and pickle juice until smooth
- Fold in chopped pickles, capers, and parsley
- Add garlic powder and onion powder
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper
- Taste and adjust acidity or salt as needed
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Resting improves flavor and balance
Use dill pickles, not sweet pickles
Fresh lemon juice gives best taste
Texture should be creamy with fine bits
Thin with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice if needed
Store refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days